Finding the Third Proportional to 176,536 and 416,384
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,536 and 416,384 is: 982,097.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,536 : 416,384 = 416,384 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,536/416,384 = 416,384/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,536x = 416,384 × 416,384 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,536x = 173,375,635,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,375,635,456/176,536 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,097.90
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