Finding the Third Proportional to 177,054 and 270,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,054 and 270,966 is: 414,690.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,054 : 270,966 = 270,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,054/270,966 = 270,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,054x = 270,966 × 270,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,054x = 73,422,573,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,422,573,156/177,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 414,690.28
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