Finding the Third Proportional to 177,973 and 370,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 177,973 and 370,708 is: 772,164.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
177,973 : 370,708 = 370,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
177,973/370,708 = 370,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
177,973x = 370,708 × 370,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
177,973x = 137,424,421,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,424,421,264/177,973 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,164.44
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