Finding the Third Proportional to 177,382 and 381,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,382 and 381,007 is: 818,382.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,382 : 381,007 = 381,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,382/381,007 = 381,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,382x = 381,007 × 381,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,382x = 145,166,334,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,166,334,049/177,382 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,382.55
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