Finding the Third Proportional to 176,973 and 382,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,973 and 382,098 is: 824,978.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,973 : 382,098 = 382,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,973/382,098 = 382,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,973x = 382,098 × 382,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,973x = 145,998,881,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,998,881,604/176,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,978.28
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