Finding the Third Proportional to 176,690 and 381,548
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,690 and 381,548 is: 823,922.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,690 : 381,548 = 381,548 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,690/381,548 = 381,548/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,690x = 381,548 × 381,548 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,690x = 145,578,876,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,578,876,304/176,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,922.56
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