Finding the Third Proportional to 176,348 and 380,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,348 and 380,574 is: 821,311.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,348 : 380,574 = 380,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,348/380,574 = 380,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,348x = 380,574 × 380,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,348x = 144,836,569,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,836,569,476/176,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,311.10
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