Finding the Third Proportional to 177,569 and 381,490
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,569 and 381,490 is: 819,594.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,569 : 381,490 = 381,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,569/381,490 = 381,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,569x = 381,490 × 381,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,569x = 145,534,620,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,534,620,100/177,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,594.75
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