Finding the Third Proportional to 176,694 and 270,225
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,694 and 270,225 is: 413,265.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,694 : 270,225 = 270,225 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,694/270,225 = 270,225/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,694x = 270,225 × 270,225 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,694x = 73,021,550,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,021,550,625/176,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 413,265.59
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