Finding the Third Proportional to 178,372 and 276,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,372 and 276,060 is: 427,248.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,372 : 276,060 = 276,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,372/276,060 = 276,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,372x = 276,060 × 276,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,372x = 76,209,123,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,209,123,600/178,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,248.24
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