Finding the Third Proportional to 176,232 and 367,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,232 and 367,056 is: 764,504.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,232 : 367,056 = 367,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,232/367,056 = 367,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,232x = 367,056 × 367,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,232x = 134,730,107,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,730,107,136/176,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,504.22
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