Finding the Third Proportional to 176,972 and 265,477
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,972 and 265,477 is: 398,244.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,972 : 265,477 = 265,477 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,972/265,477 = 265,477/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,972x = 265,477 × 265,477 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,972x = 70,478,037,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,478,037,529/176,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,244.00
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