Finding the Third Proportional to 176,688 and 383,076
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,688 and 383,076 is: 830,544.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,688 : 383,076 = 383,076 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,688/383,076 = 383,076/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,688x = 383,076 × 383,076 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,688x = 146,747,221,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,747,221,776/176,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,544.36
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