Finding the Third Proportional to 176,975 and 383,468
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,975 and 383,468 is: 830,895.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,975 : 383,468 = 383,468 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,975/383,468 = 383,468/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,975x = 383,468 × 383,468 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,975x = 147,047,707,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,047,707,024/176,975 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,895.36
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