Finding the Third Proportional to 176,428 and 382,017
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,428 and 382,017 is: 827,175.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,428 : 382,017 = 382,017 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,428/382,017 = 382,017/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,428x = 382,017 × 382,017 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,428x = 145,936,988,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,936,988,289/176,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,175.89
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