Finding the Third Proportional to 176,224 and 264,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,224 and 264,389 is: 396,663.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,224 : 264,389 = 264,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,224/264,389 = 264,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,224x = 264,389 × 264,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,224x = 69,901,543,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,901,543,321/176,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,663.02
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