Finding the Third Proportional to 177,602 and 380,474
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,602 and 380,474 is: 815,083.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,602 : 380,474 = 380,474 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,602/380,474 = 380,474/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,602x = 380,474 × 380,474 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,602x = 144,760,464,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,760,464,676/177,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,083.53
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