Finding the Third Proportional to 176,710 and 368,324
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,710 and 368,324 is: 767,713.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,710 : 368,324 = 368,324 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,710/368,324 = 368,324/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,710x = 368,324 × 368,324 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,710x = 135,662,568,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,662,568,976/176,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,713.03
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