Finding the Third Proportional to 178,284 and 391,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,284 and 391,562 is: 859,980.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,284 : 391,562 = 391,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,284/391,562 = 391,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,284x = 391,562 × 391,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,284x = 153,320,799,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,320,799,844/178,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,980.70
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