Finding the Third Proportional to 176,342 and 384,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,342 and 384,154 is: 836,864.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,342 : 384,154 = 384,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,342/384,154 = 384,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,342x = 384,154 × 384,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,342x = 147,574,295,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,574,295,716/176,342 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,864.14
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