Finding the Third Proportional to 178,007 and 388,837
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,007 and 388,837 is: 849,372.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,007 : 388,837 = 388,837 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,007/388,837 = 388,837/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,007x = 388,837 × 388,837 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,007x = 151,194,212,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,194,212,569/178,007 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,372.29
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