Finding the Third Proportional to 177,302 and 379,516
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,302 and 379,516 is: 812,356.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,302 : 379,516 = 379,516 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,302/379,516 = 379,516/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,302x = 379,516 × 379,516 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,302x = 144,032,394,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,032,394,256/177,302 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,356.29
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