Finding the Third Proportional to 177,660 and 381,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,660 and 381,672 is: 819,956.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,660 : 381,672 = 381,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,660/381,672 = 381,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,660x = 381,672 × 381,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,660x = 145,673,515,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,673,515,584/177,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 819,956.75
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