Finding the Third Proportional to 176,895 and 370,188
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,895 and 370,188 is: 774,692.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,895 : 370,188 = 370,188 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,895/370,188 = 370,188/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,895x = 370,188 × 370,188 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,895x = 137,039,155,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,039,155,344/176,895 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,692.08
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