Finding the Third Proportional to 176,916 and 264,724
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,916 and 264,724 is: 396,113.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,916 : 264,724 = 264,724 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,916/264,724 = 264,724/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,916x = 264,724 × 264,724 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,916x = 70,078,796,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,078,796,176/176,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,113.39
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