Finding the Third Proportional to 178,267 and 267,439
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,267 and 267,439 is: 401,216.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,267 : 267,439 = 267,439 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,267/267,439 = 267,439/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,267x = 267,439 × 267,439 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,267x = 71,523,618,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,523,618,721/178,267 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 401,216.26
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