Finding the Third Proportional to 178,140 and 277,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,140 and 277,062 is: 430,915.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,140 : 277,062 = 277,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,140/277,062 = 277,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,140x = 277,062 × 277,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,140x = 76,763,351,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,763,351,844/178,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,915.86
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