Finding the Third Proportional to 177,576 and 384,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,576 and 384,312 is: 831,732.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,576 : 384,312 = 384,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,576/384,312 = 384,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,576x = 384,312 × 384,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,576x = 147,695,713,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,695,713,344/177,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,732.40
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