Finding the Third Proportional to 176,450 and 384,622
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,450 and 384,622 is: 838,390.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,450 : 384,622 = 384,622 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,450/384,622 = 384,622/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,450x = 384,622 × 384,622 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,450x = 147,934,082,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,934,082,884/176,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,390.95
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