Finding the Third Proportional to 177,693 and 375,342
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,693 and 375,342 is: 792,837.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,693 : 375,342 = 375,342 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,693/375,342 = 375,342/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,693x = 375,342 × 375,342 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,693x = 140,881,616,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,881,616,964/177,693 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,837.18
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