Finding the Third Proportional to 176,756 and 267,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,756 and 267,706 is: 405,454.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,756 : 267,706 = 267,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,756/267,706 = 267,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,756x = 267,706 × 267,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,756x = 71,666,502,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,666,502,436/176,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,454.43
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