Finding the Third Proportional to 176,364 and 266,136
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,364 and 266,136 is: 401,603.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,364 : 266,136 = 266,136 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,364/266,136 = 266,136/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,364x = 266,136 × 266,136 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,364x = 70,828,370,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,828,370,496/176,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,603.33
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