Finding the Third Proportional to 177,822 and 419,739
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,822 and 419,739 is: 990,770.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,822 : 419,739 = 419,739 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,822/419,739 = 419,739/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,822x = 419,739 × 419,739 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,822x = 176,180,828,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,180,828,121/177,822 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,770.70
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