Finding the Third Proportional to 177,573 and 377,178
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,573 and 377,178 is: 801,153.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,573 : 377,178 = 377,178 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,573/377,178 = 377,178/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,573x = 377,178 × 377,178 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,573x = 142,263,243,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,263,243,684/177,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 801,153.57
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