Finding the Third Proportional to 176,688 and 383,481
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,688 and 383,481 is: 832,301.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,688 : 383,481 = 383,481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,688/383,481 = 383,481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,688x = 383,481 × 383,481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,688x = 147,057,677,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,057,677,361/176,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,301.44
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