Finding the Third Proportional to 176,580 and 375,921
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,580 and 375,921 is: 800,297.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,580 : 375,921 = 375,921 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,580/375,921 = 375,921/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,580x = 375,921 × 375,921 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,580x = 141,316,598,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,316,598,241/176,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,297.87
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