Finding the Third Proportional to 177,590 and 380,452
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,590 and 380,452 is: 815,044.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,590 : 380,452 = 380,452 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,590/380,452 = 380,452/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,590x = 380,452 × 380,452 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,590x = 144,743,724,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,743,724,304/177,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,044.34
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