Finding the Third Proportional to 176,274 and 370,692
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,274 and 370,692 is: 779,539.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,274 : 370,692 = 370,692 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,274/370,692 = 370,692/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,274x = 370,692 × 370,692 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,274x = 137,412,558,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,412,558,864/176,274 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,539.57
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