Finding the Third Proportional to 177,645 and 273,057
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,645 and 273,057 is: 419,714.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,645 : 273,057 = 273,057 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,645/273,057 = 273,057/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,645x = 273,057 × 273,057 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,645x = 74,560,125,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,560,125,249/177,645 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,714.18
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