Finding the Third Proportional to 178,164 and 371,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,164 and 371,070 is: 772,843.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,164 : 371,070 = 371,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,164/371,070 = 371,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,164x = 371,070 × 371,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,164x = 137,692,944,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,692,944,900/178,164 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 772,843.81
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