Finding the Third Proportional to 176,664 and 264,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,664 and 264,324 is: 395,480.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,664 : 264,324 = 264,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,664/264,324 = 264,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,664x = 264,324 × 264,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,664x = 69,867,176,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,867,176,976/176,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,480.56
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