Finding the Third Proportional to 176,547 and 226,683
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,547 and 226,683 is: 291,056.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,547 : 226,683 = 226,683 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,547/226,683 = 226,683/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,547x = 226,683 × 226,683 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,547x = 51,385,182,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 51,385,182,489/176,547 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 291,056.67
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