Finding the Third Proportional to 177,568 and 384,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,568 and 384,296 is: 831,700.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,568 : 384,296 = 384,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,568/384,296 = 384,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,568x = 384,296 × 384,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,568x = 147,683,415,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,683,415,616/177,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,700.62
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