Finding the Third Proportional to 177,672 and 379,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,672 and 379,764 is: 811,724.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,672 : 379,764 = 379,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,672/379,764 = 379,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,672x = 379,764 × 379,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,672x = 144,220,695,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,220,695,696/177,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,724.39
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