Finding the Third Proportional to 178,362 and 237,775.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,362 and 237,775.50 is: 316,980.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,362 : 237,775.50 = 237,775.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,362/237,775.50 = 237,775.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,362x = 237,775.50 × 237,775.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,362x = 56,537,188,400.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,537,188,400.25/178,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,980.01
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