Finding the Third Proportional to 176,439 and 384,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,439 and 384,864 is: 839,498.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,439 : 384,864 = 384,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,439/384,864 = 384,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,439x = 384,864 × 384,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,439x = 148,120,298,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,120,298,496/176,439 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,498.63
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