Finding the Third Proportional to 176,866 and 381,969
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,866 and 381,969 is: 824,920.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,866 : 381,969 = 381,969 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,866/381,969 = 381,969/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,866x = 381,969 × 381,969 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,866x = 145,900,316,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,900,316,961/176,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,920.09
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