Finding the Third Proportional to 176,724 and 363,816
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,724 and 363,816 is: 748,976.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,724 : 363,816 = 363,816 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,724/363,816 = 363,816/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,724x = 363,816 × 363,816 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,724x = 132,362,081,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,362,081,856/176,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,976.27
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