Finding the Third Proportional to 176,480 and 380,608
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,480 and 380,608 is: 820,843.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,480 : 380,608 = 380,608 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,480/380,608 = 380,608/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,480x = 380,608 × 380,608 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,480x = 144,862,449,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,862,449,664/176,480 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,843.44
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