Finding the Third Proportional to 177,190 and 388,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,190 and 388,827 is: 853,244.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,190 : 388,827 = 388,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,190/388,827 = 388,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,190x = 388,827 × 388,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,190x = 151,186,435,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,186,435,929/177,190 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,244.74
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