Finding the Third Proportional to 178,425 and 262,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,425 and 262,706 is: 386,798.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,425 : 262,706 = 262,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,425/262,706 = 262,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,425x = 262,706 × 262,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,425x = 69,014,442,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,014,442,436/178,425 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,798.05
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