Finding the Third Proportional to 177,156 and 295,260
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,156 and 295,260 is: 492,100
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,156 : 295,260 = 295,260 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,156/295,260 = 295,260/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,156x = 295,260 × 295,260 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,156x = 87,178,467,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,178,467,600/177,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 492,100
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