Finding the Third Proportional to 178,299 and 388,584
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,299 and 388,584 is: 846,878.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,299 : 388,584 = 388,584 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,299/388,584 = 388,584/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,299x = 388,584 × 388,584 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,299x = 150,997,525,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,997,525,056/178,299 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,878.14
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