Finding the Third Proportional to 176,697 and 383,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,697 and 383,094 is: 830,580.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,697 : 383,094 = 383,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,697/383,094 = 383,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,697x = 383,094 × 383,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,697x = 146,761,012,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,761,012,836/176,697 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,580.11
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