Finding the Third Proportional to 176,454 and 416,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,454 and 416,214 is: 981,752.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,454 : 416,214 = 416,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,454/416,214 = 416,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,454x = 416,214 × 416,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,454x = 173,234,093,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,234,093,796/176,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 981,752.15
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