Finding the Third Proportional to 177,720 and 391,467
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,720 and 391,467 is: 862,291.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,720 : 391,467 = 391,467 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,720/391,467 = 391,467/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,720x = 391,467 × 391,467 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,720x = 153,246,412,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,246,412,089/177,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,291.31
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