Finding the Third Proportional to 176,236 and 367,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,236 and 367,064 is: 764,520.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,236 : 367,064 = 367,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,236/367,064 = 367,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,236x = 367,064 × 367,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,236x = 134,735,980,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,735,980,096/176,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,520.19
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