Finding the Third Proportional to 176,268 and 343,680
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,268 and 343,680 is: 670,092.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,268 : 343,680 = 343,680 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,268/343,680 = 343,680/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,268x = 343,680 × 343,680 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,268x = 118,115,942,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,115,942,400/176,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,092.94
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