Finding the Third Proportional to 176,552 and 392,334
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,552 and 392,334 is: 871,844.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,552 : 392,334 = 392,334 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,552/392,334 = 392,334/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,552x = 392,334 × 392,334 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,552x = 153,925,967,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,925,967,556/176,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,844.94
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