Finding the Third Proportional to 178.50 and 357
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Solution
The third proportional to 178.50 and 357 is: 714
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178.50 : 357 = 357 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178.50/357 = 357/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178.50x = 357 × 357 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178.50x = 127,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,449/178.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714
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