Finding the Third Proportional to 176,534 and 261,371
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,534 and 261,371 is: 386,978.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,534 : 261,371 = 261,371 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,534/261,371 = 261,371/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,534x = 261,371 × 261,371 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,534x = 68,314,799,641 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,314,799,641/176,534 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,978.14
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