Finding the Third Proportional to 177,614 and 250,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,614 and 250,147 is: 352,300.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,614 : 250,147 = 250,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,614/250,147 = 250,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,614x = 250,147 × 250,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,614x = 62,573,521,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,573,521,609/177,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,300.62
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