Finding the Third Proportional to 177,623 and 380,518
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,623 and 380,518 is: 815,175.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,623 : 380,518 = 380,518 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,623/380,518 = 380,518/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,623x = 380,518 × 380,518 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,623x = 144,793,948,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,793,948,324/177,623 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,175.67
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