Finding the Third Proportional to 177,174 and 383,874
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,174 and 383,874 is: 831,720.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,174 : 383,874 = 383,874 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,174/383,874 = 383,874/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,174x = 383,874 × 383,874 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,174x = 147,359,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,359,247,876/177,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,720.50
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