Finding the Third Proportional to 177,492 and 389,004
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,492 and 389,004 is: 852,568.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,492 : 389,004 = 389,004 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,492/389,004 = 389,004/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,492x = 389,004 × 389,004 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,492x = 151,324,112,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,324,112,016/177,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,568.63
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