Finding the Third Proportional to 177,062 and 383,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,062 and 383,626 is: 831,171.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,062 : 383,626 = 383,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,062/383,626 = 383,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,062x = 383,626 × 383,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,062x = 147,168,907,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,168,907,876/177,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,171.61
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