Finding the Third Proportional to 177,516 and 249,688
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,516 and 249,688 is: 351,202.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,516 : 249,688 = 249,688 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,516/249,688 = 249,688/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,516x = 249,688 × 249,688 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,516x = 62,344,097,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,344,097,344/177,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,202.69
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