Finding the Third Proportional to 177,349 and 394,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,349 and 394,058 is: 875,571.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,349 : 394,058 = 394,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,349/394,058 = 394,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,349x = 394,058 × 394,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,349x = 155,281,707,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,281,707,364/177,349 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,571.37
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