Finding the Third Proportional to 178,442 and 276,463
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,442 and 276,463 is: 428,328.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,442 : 276,463 = 276,463 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,442/276,463 = 276,463/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,442x = 276,463 × 276,463 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,442x = 76,431,790,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,431,790,369/178,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,328.48
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