Finding the Third Proportional to 176,418 and 384,558
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,418 and 384,558 is: 838,263.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,418 : 384,558 = 384,558 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,418/384,558 = 384,558/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,418x = 384,558 × 384,558 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,418x = 147,884,855,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,884,855,364/176,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,263.98
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