Finding the Third Proportional to 176,993 and 280,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 176,993 and 280,400 is: 444,221.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
176,993 : 280,400 = 280,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
176,993/280,400 = 280,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
176,993x = 280,400 × 280,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
176,993x = 78,624,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,624,160,000/176,993 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 444,221.86
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