Finding the Third Proportional to 177,469 and 384,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,469 and 384,880 is: 834,695.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,469 : 384,880 = 384,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,469/384,880 = 384,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,469x = 384,880 × 384,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,469x = 148,132,614,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,132,614,400/177,469 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,695.72
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