Finding the Third Proportional to 177,897 and 388,623
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,897 and 388,623 is: 848,962.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,897 : 388,623 = 388,623 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,897/388,623 = 388,623/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,897x = 388,623 × 388,623 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,897x = 151,027,836,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,027,836,129/177,897 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,962.24
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