Finding the Third Proportional to 178,366 and 242,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,366 and 242,944 is: 330,902.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,366 : 242,944 = 242,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,366/242,944 = 242,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,366x = 242,944 × 242,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,366x = 59,021,787,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,021,787,136/178,366 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 330,902.68
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