Finding the Third Proportional to 178,005 and 237,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,005 and 237,780 is: 317,627.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,005 : 237,780 = 237,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,005/237,780 = 237,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,005x = 237,780 × 237,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,005x = 56,539,328,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,539,328,400/178,005 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,627.75
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