Finding the Third Proportional to 176,366 and 370,204
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,366 and 370,204 is: 777,082.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,366 : 370,204 = 370,204 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,366/370,204 = 370,204/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,366x = 370,204 × 370,204 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,366x = 137,051,001,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,051,001,616/176,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,082.89
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