Finding the Third Proportional to 176,256 and 387,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,256 and 387,504 is: 851,938.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,256 : 387,504 = 387,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,256/387,504 = 387,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,256x = 387,504 × 387,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,256x = 150,159,350,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,159,350,016/176,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,938.94
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