Finding the Third Proportional to 177,302 and 265,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,302 and 265,328 is: 397,056.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,302 : 265,328 = 265,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,302/265,328 = 265,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,302x = 265,328 × 265,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,302x = 70,398,947,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,398,947,584/177,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 397,056.70
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