Finding the Third Proportional to 178,080 and 254,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,080 and 254,638 is: 364,108.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,080 : 254,638 = 254,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,080/254,638 = 254,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,080x = 254,638 × 254,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,080x = 64,840,511,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,840,511,044/178,080 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 364,108.89
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