Finding the Third Proportional to 178,263 and 388,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,263 and 388,512 is: 846,735.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,263 : 388,512 = 388,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,263/388,512 = 388,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,263x = 388,512 × 388,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,263x = 150,941,574,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,941,574,144/178,263 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,735.30
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