Finding the Third Proportional to 177,824 and 419,764
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,824 and 419,764 is: 990,877.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,824 : 419,764 = 419,764 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,824/419,764 = 419,764/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,824x = 419,764 × 419,764 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,824x = 176,201,815,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,201,815,696/177,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 990,877.59
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