Finding the Third Proportional to 178,044 and 277,278
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,044 and 277,278 is: 431,820.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,044 : 277,278 = 277,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,044/277,278 = 277,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,044x = 277,278 × 277,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,044x = 76,883,089,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,883,089,284/178,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 431,820.73
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