Finding the Third Proportional to 178,316 and 388,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,316 and 388,600 is: 846,867.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,316 : 388,600 = 388,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,316/388,600 = 388,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,316x = 388,600 × 388,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,316x = 151,009,960,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,009,960,000/178,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,867.13
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