Finding the Third Proportional to 176,980 and 382,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,980 and 382,112 is: 825,006.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,980 : 382,112 = 382,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,980/382,112 = 382,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,980x = 382,112 × 382,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,980x = 146,009,580,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,009,580,544/176,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,006.11
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