Finding the Third Proportional to 176,334 and 369,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,334 and 369,900 is: 775,947.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,334 : 369,900 = 369,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,334/369,900 = 369,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,334x = 369,900 × 369,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,334x = 136,826,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,826,010,000/176,334 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,947.97
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