Finding the Third Proportional to 176,732 and 363,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,732 and 363,832 is: 749,008.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,732 : 363,832 = 363,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,732/363,832 = 363,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,732x = 363,832 × 363,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,732x = 132,373,724,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,373,724,224/176,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,008.24
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