Finding the Third Proportional to 177,626 and 381,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,626 and 381,604 is: 819,821.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,626 : 381,604 = 381,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,626/381,604 = 381,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,626x = 381,604 × 381,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,626x = 145,621,612,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,621,612,816/177,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,821.49
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