Finding the Third Proportional to 177,514 and 386,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,514 and 386,132 is: 839,922.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,514 : 386,132 = 386,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,514/386,132 = 386,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,514x = 386,132 × 386,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,514x = 149,097,921,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,097,921,424/177,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,922.04
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