Finding the Third Proportional to 176,713 and 392,611
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,713 and 392,611 is: 872,281.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,713 : 392,611 = 392,611 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,713/392,611 = 392,611/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,713x = 392,611 × 392,611 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,713x = 154,143,397,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,143,397,321/176,713 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,281.03
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