Finding the Third Proportional to 177,154 and 377,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,154 and 377,959 is: 806,377.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,154 : 377,959 = 377,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,154/377,959 = 377,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,154x = 377,959 × 377,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,154x = 142,853,005,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,853,005,681/177,154 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,377.53
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