Finding the Third Proportional to 177,546 and 382,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,546 and 382,154 is: 822,556.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,546 : 382,154 = 382,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,546/382,154 = 382,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,546x = 382,154 × 382,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,546x = 146,041,679,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,041,679,716/177,546 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,556.86
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