Finding the Third Proportional to 176,640 and 378,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,640 and 378,528 is: 811,160.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,640 : 378,528 = 378,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,640/378,528 = 378,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,640x = 378,528 × 378,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,640x = 143,283,446,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,283,446,784/176,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,160.82
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