Finding the Third Proportional to 177,539 and 384,625
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,539 and 384,625 is: 833,261.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,539 : 384,625 = 384,625 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,539/384,625 = 384,625/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,539x = 384,625 × 384,625 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,539x = 147,936,390,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,936,390,625/177,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 833,261.37
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