Finding the Third Proportional to 177,566 and 380,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,566 and 380,113 is: 813,702.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,566 : 380,113 = 380,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,566/380,113 = 380,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,566x = 380,113 × 380,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,566x = 144,485,892,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,485,892,769/177,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,702.47
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