Finding the Third Proportional to 176,688 and 377,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,688 and 377,190 is: 805,217.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,688 : 377,190 = 377,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,688/377,190 = 377,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,688x = 377,190 × 377,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,688x = 142,272,296,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,272,296,100/176,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,217.65
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