Finding the Third Proportional to 177,582 and 263,673
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,582 and 263,673 is: 391,500.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,582 : 263,673 = 263,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,582/263,673 = 263,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,582x = 263,673 × 263,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,582x = 69,523,450,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,523,450,929/177,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,500.55
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