Finding the Third Proportional to 176,570 and 381,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,570 and 381,436 is: 823,998.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,570 : 381,436 = 381,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,570/381,436 = 381,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,570x = 381,436 × 381,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,570x = 145,493,422,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,493,422,096/176,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,998.54
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