Finding the Third Proportional to 178,208 and 379,528
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,208 and 379,528 is: 808,277.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,208 : 379,528 = 379,528 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,208/379,528 = 379,528/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,208x = 379,528 × 379,528 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,208x = 144,041,502,784 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,041,502,784/178,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 808,277.42
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