Finding the Third Proportional to 177,504 and 382,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,504 and 382,072 is: 822,398.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,504 : 382,072 = 382,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,504/382,072 = 382,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,504x = 382,072 × 382,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,504x = 145,979,013,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,979,013,184/177,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,398.44
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