Finding the Third Proportional to 177,308 and 379,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,308 and 379,526 is: 812,371.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,308 : 379,526 = 379,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,308/379,526 = 379,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,308x = 379,526 × 379,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,308x = 144,039,984,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,039,984,676/177,308 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 812,371.61
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