Finding the Third Proportional to 176,418 and 382,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,418 and 382,482 is: 829,237.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,418 : 382,482 = 382,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,418/382,482 = 382,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,418x = 382,482 × 382,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,418x = 146,292,480,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,292,480,324/176,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,237.83
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