Finding the Third Proportional to 126,571 and 178,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 126,571 and 178,014 is: 250,365.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
126,571 : 178,014 = 178,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
126,571/178,014 = 178,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
126,571x = 178,014 × 178,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
126,571x = 31,688,984,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 31,688,984,196/126,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 250,365.28
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