Finding the Third Proportional to 176,426 and 382,013
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,426 and 382,013 is: 827,167.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,426 : 382,013 = 382,013 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,426/382,013 = 382,013/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,426x = 382,013 × 382,013 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,426x = 145,933,932,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,933,932,169/176,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,167.95
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