Finding the Third Proportional to 118,224 and 178,567
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,224 and 178,567 is: 269,709.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,224 : 178,567 = 178,567 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,224/178,567 = 178,567/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,224x = 178,567 × 178,567 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,224x = 31,886,173,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,886,173,489/118,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,709.82
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