Finding the Third Proportional to 176,828 and 361,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,828 and 361,828 is: 740,377.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,828 : 361,828 = 361,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,828/361,828 = 361,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,828x = 361,828 × 361,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,828x = 130,919,501,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,919,501,584/176,828 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,377.66
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