Finding the Third Proportional to 177,822 and 385,155
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,822 and 385,155 is: 834,229.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,822 : 385,155 = 385,155 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,822/385,155 = 385,155/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,822x = 385,155 × 385,155 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,822x = 148,344,374,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,344,374,025/177,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,229.59
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