Finding the Third Proportional to 177,156 and 387,388
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,156 and 387,388 is: 847,103.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,156 : 387,388 = 387,388 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,156/387,388 = 387,388/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,156x = 387,388 × 387,388 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,156x = 150,069,462,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,069,462,544/177,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,103.47
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