Finding the Third Proportional to 176,436 and 384,597
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,436 and 384,597 is: 838,348.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,436 : 384,597 = 384,597 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,436/384,597 = 384,597/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,436x = 384,597 × 384,597 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,436x = 147,914,852,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,914,852,409/176,436 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,348.48
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