Finding the Third Proportional to 177,622 and 380,436
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,622 and 380,436 is: 814,828.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,622 : 380,436 = 380,436 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,622/380,436 = 380,436/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,622x = 380,436 × 380,436 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,622x = 144,731,550,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,731,550,096/177,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,828.96
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