Finding the Third Proportional to 176,914 and 264,722
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,914 and 264,722 is: 396,111.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,914 : 264,722 = 264,722 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,914/264,722 = 264,722/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,914x = 264,722 × 264,722 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,914x = 70,077,737,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,077,737,284/176,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,111.88
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