Finding the Third Proportional to 176,909 and 264,715
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,909 and 264,715 is: 396,102.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,909 : 264,715 = 264,715 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,909/264,715 = 264,715/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,909x = 264,715 × 264,715 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,909x = 70,074,031,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,074,031,225/176,909 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,102.13
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