Finding the Third Proportional to 176,220 and 381,114
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,220 and 381,114 is: 824,241.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,220 : 381,114 = 381,114 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,220/381,114 = 381,114/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,220x = 381,114 × 381,114 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,220x = 145,247,880,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,247,880,996/176,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,241.75
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