Finding the Third Proportional to 176,938 and 384,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,938 and 384,975 is: 837,614.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,938 : 384,975 = 384,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,938/384,975 = 384,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,938x = 384,975 × 384,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,938x = 148,205,750,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,205,750,625/176,938 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,614.03
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