Finding the Third Proportional to 176,362 and 370,196
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,362 and 370,196 is: 777,066.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,362 : 370,196 = 370,196 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,362/370,196 = 370,196/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,362x = 370,196 × 370,196 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,362x = 137,045,078,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,045,078,416/176,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,066.93
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