Finding the Third Proportional to 177,280 and 380,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,280 and 380,544 is: 816,864.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,280 : 380,544 = 380,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,280/380,544 = 380,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,280x = 380,544 × 380,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,280x = 144,813,735,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,813,735,936/177,280 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,864.49
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