Finding the Third Proportional to 177,252 and 382,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,252 and 382,674 is: 826,164.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,252 : 382,674 = 382,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,252/382,674 = 382,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,252x = 382,674 × 382,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,252x = 146,439,390,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,439,390,276/177,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,164.95
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