Finding the Third Proportional to 176,324 and 379,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,324 and 379,160 is: 815,330.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,324 : 379,160 = 379,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,324/379,160 = 379,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,324x = 379,160 × 379,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,324x = 143,762,305,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,762,305,600/176,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,330.33
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