Finding the Third Proportional to 177,354 and 382,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,354 and 382,842 is: 826,414.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,354 : 382,842 = 382,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,354/382,842 = 382,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,354x = 382,842 × 382,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,354x = 146,567,996,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,567,996,964/177,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,414.95
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