Finding the Third Proportional to 178,318 and 371,582
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,318 and 371,582 is: 774,308.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,318 : 371,582 = 371,582 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,318/371,582 = 371,582/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,318x = 371,582 × 371,582 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,318x = 138,073,182,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,073,182,724/178,318 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,308.72
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