Finding the Third Proportional to 176,920 and 264,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,920 and 264,730 is: 396,122.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,920 : 264,730 = 264,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,920/264,730 = 264,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,920x = 264,730 × 264,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,920x = 70,081,972,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,081,972,900/176,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 396,122.39
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