Finding the Third Proportional to 176,630 and 381,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,630 and 381,430 is: 823,692.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,630 : 381,430 = 381,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,630/381,430 = 381,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,630x = 381,430 × 381,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,630x = 145,488,844,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,488,844,900/176,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,692.72
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