Finding the Third Proportional to 177,894 and 425,214
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,894 and 425,214 is: 1,016,374.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,894 : 425,214 = 425,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,894/425,214 = 425,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,894x = 425,214 × 425,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,894x = 180,806,945,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,806,945,796/177,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,016,374.62
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