Finding the Third Proportional to 177,594 and 249,822
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,594 and 249,822 is: 351,425.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,594 : 249,822 = 249,822 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,594/249,822 = 249,822/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,594x = 249,822 × 249,822 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,594x = 62,411,031,684 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,411,031,684/177,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,425.34
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