Finding the Third Proportional to 177,752 and 383,152
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,752 and 383,152 is: 825,900.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,752 : 383,152 = 383,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,752/383,152 = 383,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,752x = 383,152 × 383,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,752x = 146,805,455,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,805,455,104/177,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 825,900.44
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