Finding the Third Proportional to 177,417 and 384,678
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,417 and 384,678 is: 834,064.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,417 : 384,678 = 384,678 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,417/384,678 = 384,678/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,417x = 384,678 × 384,678 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,417x = 147,977,163,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,977,163,684/177,417 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,064.17
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