Finding the Third Proportional to 176,422 and 343,934
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,422 and 343,934 is: 670,497.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,422 : 343,934 = 343,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,422/343,934 = 343,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,422x = 343,934 × 343,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,422x = 118,290,596,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,290,596,356/176,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 670,497.99
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