Finding the Third Proportional to 176,382 and 273,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,382 and 273,192 is: 423,137.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,382 : 273,192 = 273,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,382/273,192 = 273,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,382x = 273,192 × 273,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,382x = 74,633,868,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,633,868,864/176,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 423,137.67
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