Finding the Third Proportional to 176,336 and 391,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,336 and 391,912 is: 871,036.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,336 : 391,912 = 391,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,336/391,912 = 391,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,336x = 391,912 × 391,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,336x = 153,595,015,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,595,015,744/176,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,036.07
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