Finding the Third Proportional to 176,472 and 380,592
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,472 and 380,592 is: 820,811.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,472 : 380,592 = 380,592 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,472/380,592 = 380,592/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,472x = 380,592 × 380,592 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,472x = 144,850,270,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,850,270,464/176,472 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,811.63
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