Finding the Third Proportional to 177,751 and 249,994
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,751 and 249,994 is: 351,598.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,751 : 249,994 = 249,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,751/249,994 = 249,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,751x = 249,994 × 249,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,751x = 62,497,000,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,497,000,036/177,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,598.58
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