Finding the Third Proportional to 177,336 and 394,032
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,336 and 394,032 is: 875,520.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,336 : 394,032 = 394,032 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,336/394,032 = 394,032/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,336x = 394,032 × 394,032 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,336x = 155,261,217,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,261,217,024/177,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,520.01
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