Finding the Third Proportional to 178,038 and 237,830
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,038 and 237,830 is: 317,702.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,038 : 237,830 = 237,830 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,038/237,830 = 237,830/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,038x = 237,830 × 237,830 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,038x = 56,563,108,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,563,108,900/178,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,702.45
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