Finding the Third Proportional to 177,834 and 316,194
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,834 and 316,194 is: 562,202.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,834 : 316,194 = 316,194 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,834/316,194 = 316,194/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,834x = 316,194 × 316,194 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,834x = 99,978,645,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,978,645,636/177,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 562,202.09
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