Finding the Third Proportional to 177,372 and 377,748
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,372 and 377,748 is: 804,487.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,372 : 377,748 = 377,748 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,372/377,748 = 377,748/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,372x = 377,748 × 377,748 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,372x = 142,693,551,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,693,551,504/177,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,487.47
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