Finding the Third Proportional to 178,364 and 237,778
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,364 and 237,778 is: 316,983.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,364 : 237,778 = 237,778 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,364/237,778 = 237,778/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,364x = 237,778 × 237,778 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,364x = 56,538,377,284 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,538,377,284/178,364 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 316,983.12
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