Finding the Third Proportional to 178,272 and 387,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,272 and 387,264 is: 841,261.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,272 : 387,264 = 387,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,272/387,264 = 387,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,272x = 387,264 × 387,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,272x = 149,973,405,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,973,405,696/178,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,261.70
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