Finding the Third Proportional to 177,324 and 394,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,324 and 394,008 is: 875,472.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,324 : 394,008 = 394,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,324/394,008 = 394,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,324x = 394,008 × 394,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,324x = 155,242,304,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,242,304,064/177,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,472.60
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