Finding the Third Proportional to 176,790 and 381,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,790 and 381,610 is: 823,724.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,790 : 381,610 = 381,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,790/381,610 = 381,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,790x = 381,610 × 381,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,790x = 145,626,192,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,626,192,100/176,790 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,724.15
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