Finding the Third Proportional to 177,122 and 374,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,122 and 374,251 is: 790,775.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,122 : 374,251 = 374,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,122/374,251 = 374,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,122x = 374,251 × 374,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,122x = 140,063,811,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,063,811,001/177,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,775.91
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