Finding the Third Proportional to 176,694 and 383,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,694 and 383,088 is: 830,568.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,694 : 383,088 = 383,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,694/383,088 = 383,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,694x = 383,088 × 383,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,694x = 146,756,415,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,756,415,744/176,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,568.19
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