Finding the Third Proportional to 177,494 and 386,088
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,494 and 386,088 is: 839,825.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,494 : 386,088 = 386,088 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,494/386,088 = 386,088/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,494x = 386,088 × 386,088 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,494x = 149,063,943,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,063,943,744/177,494 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,825.25
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