Finding the Third Proportional to 178,080 and 248,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,080 and 248,976 is: 348,096.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,080 : 248,976 = 248,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,080/248,976 = 248,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,080x = 248,976 × 248,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,080x = 61,989,048,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,989,048,576/178,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,096.63
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