Finding the Third Proportional to 178,288 and 388,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,288 and 388,552 is: 846,790.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,288 : 388,552 = 388,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,288/388,552 = 388,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,288x = 388,552 × 388,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,288x = 150,972,656,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,972,656,704/178,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,790.90
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