Finding the Third Proportional to 177,708 and 419,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,708 and 419,511 is: 990,329.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,708 : 419,511 = 419,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,708/419,511 = 419,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,708x = 419,511 × 419,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,708x = 175,989,479,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 175,989,479,121/177,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,329.52
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