Finding the Third Proportional to 177,408 and 384,372
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,408 and 384,372 is: 832,780.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,408 : 384,372 = 384,372 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,408/384,372 = 384,372/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,408x = 384,372 × 384,372 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,408x = 147,741,834,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,741,834,384/177,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,780.00
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