Finding the Third Proportional to 176,974 and 382,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,974 and 382,100 is: 824,982.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,974 : 382,100 = 382,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,974/382,100 = 382,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,974x = 382,100 × 382,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,974x = 146,000,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,000,410,000/176,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,982.26
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