Finding the Third Proportional to 176,308 and 387,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,308 and 387,616 is: 852,180.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,308 : 387,616 = 387,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,308/387,616 = 387,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,308x = 387,616 × 387,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,308x = 150,246,163,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,246,163,456/176,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,180.07
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