Finding the Third Proportional to 176,804 and 363,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,804 and 363,814 is: 748,629.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,804 : 363,814 = 363,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,804/363,814 = 363,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,804x = 363,814 × 363,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,804x = 132,360,626,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,360,626,596/176,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 748,629.14
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