Finding the Third Proportional to 177,180 and 269,049
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,180 and 269,049 is: 408,552.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,180 : 269,049 = 269,049 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,180/269,049 = 269,049/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,180x = 269,049 × 269,049 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,180x = 72,387,364,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,387,364,401/177,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,552.68
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