Finding the Third Proportional to 176,394 and 380,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,394 and 380,436 is: 820,501.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,394 : 380,436 = 380,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,394/380,436 = 380,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,394x = 380,436 × 380,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,394x = 144,731,550,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,731,550,096/176,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,501.55
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