Finding the Third Proportional to 176,285 and 361,957
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,285 and 361,957 is: 743,187.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,285 : 361,957 = 361,957 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,285/361,957 = 361,957/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,285x = 361,957 × 361,957 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,285x = 131,012,869,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 131,012,869,849/176,285 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,187.85
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