Finding the Third Proportional to 177,012 and 382,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,012 and 382,293 is: 825,638.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,012 : 382,293 = 382,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,012/382,293 = 382,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,012x = 382,293 × 382,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,012x = 146,147,937,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,147,937,849/177,012 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,638.59
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