Finding the Third Proportional to 178,260 and 387,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,260 and 387,258 is: 841,292.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,260 : 387,258 = 387,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,260/387,258 = 387,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,260x = 387,258 × 387,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,260x = 149,968,758,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,968,758,564/178,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,292.26
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