Finding the Third Proportional to 178,424 and 269,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,424 and 269,148 is: 406,002.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,424 : 269,148 = 269,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,424/269,148 = 269,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,424x = 269,148 × 269,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,424x = 72,440,645,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,440,645,904/178,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406,002.81
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