Finding the Third Proportional to 177,024 and 382,220
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,024 and 382,220 is: 825,267.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,024 : 382,220 = 382,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,024/382,220 = 382,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,024x = 382,220 × 382,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,024x = 146,092,128,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,092,128,400/177,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,267.36
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