Finding the Third Proportional to 177,426 and 378,078
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,426 and 378,078 is: 805,648.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,426 : 378,078 = 378,078 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,426/378,078 = 378,078/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,426x = 378,078 × 378,078 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,426x = 142,942,974,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,942,974,084/177,426 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,648.41
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