Finding the Third Proportional to 176,835 and 384,450
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,835 and 384,450 is: 835,817.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,835 : 384,450 = 384,450 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,835/384,450 = 384,450/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,835x = 384,450 × 384,450 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,835x = 147,801,802,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,801,802,500/176,835 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,817.58
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