Finding the Third Proportional to 178,082 and 248,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,082 and 248,979 is: 348,101.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,082 : 248,979 = 248,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,082/248,979 = 248,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,082x = 248,979 × 248,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,082x = 61,990,542,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,990,542,441/178,082 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 348,101.11
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