Finding the Third Proportional to 177,618 and 250,153
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,618 and 250,153 is: 352,309.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,618 : 250,153 = 250,153 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,618/250,153 = 250,153/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,618x = 250,153 × 250,153 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,618x = 62,576,523,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,576,523,409/177,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,309.58
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