Finding the Third Proportional to 177,788 and 259,660
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,788 and 259,660 is: 379,234.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,788 : 259,660 = 259,660 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,788/259,660 = 259,660/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,788x = 259,660 × 259,660 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,788x = 67,423,315,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,423,315,600/177,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379,234.34
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