Finding the Third Proportional to 177,321 and 384,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,321 and 384,133 is: 832,152.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,321 : 384,133 = 384,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,321/384,133 = 384,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,321x = 384,133 × 384,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,321x = 147,558,161,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,558,161,689/177,321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,152.77
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