Finding the Third Proportional to 178,292 and 388,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,292 and 388,570 is: 846,850.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,292 : 388,570 = 388,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,292/388,570 = 388,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,292x = 388,570 × 388,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,292x = 150,986,644,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,986,644,900/178,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,850.36
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