Finding the Third Proportional to 176,964 and 374,656
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,964 and 374,656 is: 793,195.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,964 : 374,656 = 374,656 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,964/374,656 = 374,656/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,964x = 374,656 × 374,656 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,964x = 140,367,118,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,367,118,336/176,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,195.89
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