Finding the Third Proportional to 177,616 and 380,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,616 and 380,424 is: 814,805.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,616 : 380,424 = 380,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,616/380,424 = 380,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,616x = 380,424 × 380,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,616x = 144,722,419,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,722,419,776/177,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,805.08
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