Finding the Third Proportional to 176,424 and 384,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,424 and 384,570 is: 838,287.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,424 : 384,570 = 384,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,424/384,570 = 384,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,424x = 384,570 × 384,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,424x = 147,894,084,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,894,084,900/176,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,287.79
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