Finding the Third Proportional to 177,336 and 385,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,336 and 385,776 is: 839,215.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,336 : 385,776 = 385,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,336/385,776 = 385,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,336x = 385,776 × 385,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,336x = 148,823,122,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,823,122,176/177,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,215.51
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