Finding the Third Proportional to 177,577 and 264,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,577 and 264,928 is: 395,247.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,577 : 264,928 = 264,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,577/264,928 = 264,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,577x = 264,928 × 264,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,577x = 70,186,845,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,186,845,184/177,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,247.39
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