Finding the Third Proportional to 176,409 and 384,543
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,409 and 384,543 is: 838,241.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,409 : 384,543 = 384,543 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,409/384,543 = 384,543/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,409x = 384,543 × 384,543 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,409x = 147,873,318,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,873,318,849/176,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,241.35
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