Finding the Third Proportional to 176,690 and 383,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,690 and 383,080 is: 830,552.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,690 : 383,080 = 383,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,690/383,080 = 383,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,690x = 383,080 × 383,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,690x = 146,750,286,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,750,286,400/176,690 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,552.30
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