Finding the Third Proportional to 176,798 and 381,838
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,798 and 381,838 is: 824,671.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,798 : 381,838 = 381,838 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,798/381,838 = 381,838/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,798x = 381,838 × 381,838 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,798x = 145,800,258,244 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,800,258,244/176,798 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,671.42
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