Finding the Third Proportional to 176,283 and 268,557
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,283 and 268,557 is: 409,131.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,283 : 268,557 = 268,557 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,283/268,557 = 268,557/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,283x = 268,557 × 268,557 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,283x = 72,122,862,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,122,862,249/176,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 409,131.13
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