Finding the Third Proportional to 177,876 and 370,332
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,876 and 370,332 is: 771,019.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,876 : 370,332 = 370,332 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,876/370,332 = 370,332/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,876x = 370,332 × 370,332 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,876x = 137,145,790,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,145,790,224/177,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,019.08
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