Finding the Third Proportional to 177,591 and 380,454
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,591 and 380,454 is: 815,048.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,591 : 380,454 = 380,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,591/380,454 = 380,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,591x = 380,454 × 380,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,591x = 144,745,246,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,745,246,116/177,591 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,048.32
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