Finding the Third Proportional to 177,676 and 379,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,676 and 379,771 is: 811,736.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,676 : 379,771 = 379,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,676/379,771 = 379,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,676x = 379,771 × 379,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,676x = 144,226,012,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,226,012,441/177,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 811,736.04
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