Finding the Third Proportional to 176,836 and 361,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,836 and 361,842 is: 740,401.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,836 : 361,842 = 361,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,836/361,842 = 361,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,836x = 361,842 × 361,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,836x = 130,929,632,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 130,929,632,964/176,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 740,401.46
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