Finding the Third Proportional to 178,442 and 242,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,442 and 242,227 is: 328,812.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,442 : 242,227 = 242,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,442/242,227 = 242,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,442x = 242,227 × 242,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,442x = 58,673,919,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,673,919,529/178,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 328,812.27
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