Finding the Third Proportional to 177,315 and 384,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,315 and 384,771 is: 834,947.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,315 : 384,771 = 384,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,315/384,771 = 384,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,315x = 384,771 × 384,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,315x = 148,048,722,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,048,722,441/177,315 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,947.54
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