Finding the Third Proportional to 176,394 and 384,513
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,394 and 384,513 is: 838,181.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,394 : 384,513 = 384,513 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,394/384,513 = 384,513/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,394x = 384,513 × 384,513 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,394x = 147,850,247,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,850,247,169/176,394 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,181.84
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