Finding the Third Proportional to 176,818 and 381,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,818 and 381,874 is: 824,733.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,818 : 381,874 = 381,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,818/381,874 = 381,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,818x = 381,874 × 381,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,818x = 145,827,751,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,827,751,876/176,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,733.64
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