Finding the Third Proportional to 178,226 and 383,236
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,226 and 383,236 is: 824,065.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,226 : 383,236 = 383,236 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,226/383,236 = 383,236/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,226x = 383,236 × 383,236 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,226x = 146,869,831,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,869,831,696/178,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,065.13
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