Finding the Third Proportional to 177,692 and 419,469
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,692 and 419,469 is: 990,220.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,692 : 419,469 = 419,469 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,692/419,469 = 419,469/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,692x = 419,469 × 419,469 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,692x = 175,954,241,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,954,241,961/177,692 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,220.39
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