Finding the Third Proportional to 177,596 and 377,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,596 and 377,792 is: 803,659.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,596 : 377,792 = 377,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,596/377,792 = 377,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,596x = 377,792 × 377,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,596x = 142,726,795,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,726,795,264/177,596 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,659.97
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