Finding the Third Proportional to 176,502 and 384,108
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,502 and 384,108 is: 835,905.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,502 : 384,108 = 384,108 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,502/384,108 = 384,108/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,502x = 384,108 × 384,108 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,502x = 147,538,955,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,538,955,664/176,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,905.29
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