Finding the Third Proportional to 178,096 and 420,427
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,096 and 420,427 is: 992,492.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,096 : 420,427 = 420,427 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,096/420,427 = 420,427/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,096x = 420,427 × 420,427 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,096x = 176,758,862,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 176,758,862,329/178,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,492.04
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