Finding the Third Proportional to 176,708 and 379,784
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,708 and 379,784 is: 816,238.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,708 : 379,784 = 379,784 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,708/379,784 = 379,784/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,708x = 379,784 × 379,784 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,708x = 144,235,886,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,235,886,656/176,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,238.58
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