Finding the Third Proportional to 177,633 and 346,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,633 and 346,275 is: 675,023.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,633 : 346,275 = 346,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,633/346,275 = 346,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,633x = 346,275 × 346,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,633x = 119,906,375,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,906,375,625/177,633 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 675,023.08
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