Finding the Third Proportional to 177,624 and 381,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,624 and 381,600 is: 819,813.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,624 : 381,600 = 381,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,624/381,600 = 381,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,624x = 381,600 × 381,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,624x = 145,618,560,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,618,560,000/177,624 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,813.54
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