Finding the Third Proportional to 176,564 and 265,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,564 and 265,240 is: 398,451.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,564 : 265,240 = 265,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,564/265,240 = 265,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,564x = 265,240 × 265,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,564x = 70,352,257,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,352,257,600/176,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,451.88
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