Finding the Third Proportional to 177,429 and 384,393
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,429 and 384,393 is: 832,772.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,429 : 384,393 = 384,393 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,429/384,393 = 384,393/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,429x = 384,393 × 384,393 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,429x = 147,757,978,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,757,978,449/177,429 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,772.42
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