Finding the Third Proportional to 176,366 and 264,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,366 and 264,952 is: 398,033.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,366 : 264,952 = 264,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,366/264,952 = 264,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,366x = 264,952 × 264,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,366x = 70,199,562,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,199,562,304/176,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,033.42
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