Finding the Third Proportional to 177,636 and 381,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,636 and 381,624 is: 819,861.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,636 : 381,624 = 381,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,636/381,624 = 381,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,636x = 381,624 × 381,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,636x = 145,636,877,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,636,877,376/177,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,861.27
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