Finding the Third Proportional to 177,266 and 254,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,266 and 254,826 is: 366,321.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,266 : 254,826 = 254,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,266/254,826 = 254,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,266x = 254,826 × 254,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,266x = 64,936,290,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,936,290,276/177,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 366,321.18
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