Finding the Third Proportional to 176,321 and 379,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,321 and 379,156 is: 815,327.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,321 : 379,156 = 379,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,321/379,156 = 379,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,321x = 379,156 × 379,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,321x = 143,759,272,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,759,272,336/176,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,327.00
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