Finding the Third Proportional to 176,794 and 381,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,794 and 381,828 is: 824,646.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,794 : 381,828 = 381,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,794/381,828 = 381,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,794x = 381,828 × 381,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,794x = 145,792,621,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,792,621,584/176,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,646.89
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