Finding the Third Proportional to 89,288 and 176,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 89,288 and 176,368 is: 348,374.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
89,288 : 176,368 = 176,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
89,288/176,368 = 176,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
89,288x = 176,368 × 176,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
89,288x = 31,105,671,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,105,671,424/89,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,374.60
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