Finding the Third Proportional to 176,517 and 382,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,517 and 382,014 is: 826,745.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,517 : 382,014 = 382,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,517/382,014 = 382,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,517x = 382,014 × 382,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,517x = 145,934,696,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,934,696,196/176,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,745.84
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