Finding the Third Proportional to 177,698 and 375,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,698 and 375,348 is: 792,840.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,698 : 375,348 = 375,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,698/375,348 = 375,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,698x = 375,348 × 375,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,698x = 140,886,121,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 140,886,121,104/177,698 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,840.22
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