Finding the Third Proportional to 176,290 and 264,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,290 and 264,819 is: 397,805.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,290 : 264,819 = 264,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,290/264,819 = 264,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,290x = 264,819 × 264,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,290x = 70,129,102,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,129,102,761/176,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,805.34
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