Finding the Third Proportional to 176,348 and 391,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,348 and 391,934 is: 871,074.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,348 : 391,934 = 391,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,348/391,934 = 391,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,348x = 391,934 × 391,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,348x = 153,612,260,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,612,260,356/176,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,074.58
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