Finding the Third Proportional to 177,234 and 382,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,234 and 382,296 is: 824,617.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,234 : 382,296 = 382,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,234/382,296 = 382,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,234x = 382,296 × 382,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,234x = 146,150,231,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,150,231,616/177,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,617.35
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