Finding the Third Proportional to 176,238 and 367,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,238 and 367,068 is: 764,528.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,238 : 367,068 = 367,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,238/367,068 = 367,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,238x = 367,068 × 367,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,238x = 134,738,916,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,738,916,624/176,238 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,528.18
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