Finding the Third Proportional to 177,597 and 371,610
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,597 and 371,610 is: 777,569.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,597 : 371,610 = 371,610 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,597/371,610 = 371,610/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,597x = 371,610 × 371,610 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,597x = 138,093,992,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,093,992,100/177,597 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,569.40
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