Finding the Third Proportional to 177,318 and 384,777.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,318 and 384,777.75 is: 834,962.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,318 : 384,777.75 = 384,777.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,318/384,777.75 = 384,777.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,318x = 384,777.75 × 384,777.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,318x = 148,053,916,895.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,053,916,895.06/177,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,962.70
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