Finding the Third Proportional to 178,428 and 242,206
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,428 and 242,206 is: 328,781.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,428 : 242,206 = 242,206 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,428/242,206 = 242,206/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,428x = 242,206 × 242,206 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,428x = 58,663,746,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,663,746,436/178,428 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,781.06
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