Finding the Third Proportional to 177,242 and 272,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,242 and 272,434 is: 418,751.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,242 : 272,434 = 272,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,242/272,434 = 272,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,242x = 272,434 × 272,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,242x = 74,220,284,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,220,284,356/177,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 418,751.11
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