Finding the Third Proportional to 176,904 and 388,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,904 and 388,296 is: 852,291.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,904 : 388,296 = 388,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,904/388,296 = 388,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,904x = 388,296 × 388,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,904x = 150,773,783,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,773,783,616/176,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,291.55
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