Finding the Third Proportional to 118,268 and 178,626
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Solution
The third proportional to 118,268 and 178,626 is: 269,787.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
118,268 : 178,626 = 178,626 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
118,268/178,626 = 178,626/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
118,268x = 178,626 × 178,626 - Step 4: Simplify right side
118,268x = 31,907,247,876 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,907,247,876/118,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 269,787.67
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