Finding the Third Proportional to 177,608 and 371,636
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,608 and 371,636 is: 777,630.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,608 : 371,636 = 371,636 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,608/371,636 = 371,636/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,608x = 371,636 × 371,636 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,608x = 138,113,316,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,113,316,496/177,608 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,630.04
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