Finding the Third Proportional to 177,496 and 382,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,496 and 382,060 is: 822,383.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,496 : 382,060 = 382,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,496/382,060 = 382,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,496x = 382,060 × 382,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,496x = 145,969,843,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,969,843,600/177,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,383.85
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