Finding the Third Proportional to 176,764 and 381,541
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,764 and 381,541 is: 823,547.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,764 : 381,541 = 381,541 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,764/381,541 = 381,541/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,764x = 381,541 × 381,541 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,764x = 145,573,534,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,573,534,681/176,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,547.41
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