Finding the Third Proportional to 177,336 and 389,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,336 and 389,124 is: 853,845.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,336 : 389,124 = 389,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,336/389,124 = 389,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,336x = 389,124 × 389,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,336x = 151,417,487,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,417,487,376/177,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,845.17
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