Finding the Third Proportional to 126,550 and 178,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,550 and 178,008 is: 250,389.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,550 : 178,008 = 178,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,550/178,008 = 178,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,550x = 178,008 × 178,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,550x = 31,686,848,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,686,848,064/126,550 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,389.95
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