Finding the Third Proportional to 176,304 and 370,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,304 and 370,752 is: 779,659.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,304 : 370,752 = 370,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,304/370,752 = 370,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,304x = 370,752 × 370,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,304x = 137,457,045,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,457,045,504/176,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,659.26
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