Finding the Third Proportional to 177,514 and 389,412
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,514 and 389,412 is: 854,252.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,514 : 389,412 = 389,412 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,514/389,412 = 389,412/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,514x = 389,412 × 389,412 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,514x = 151,641,705,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,641,705,744/177,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,252.09
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