Finding the Third Proportional to 178,444 and 262,734
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,444 and 262,734 is: 386,839.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,444 : 262,734 = 262,734 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,444/262,734 = 262,734/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,444x = 262,734 × 262,734 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,444x = 69,029,154,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,029,154,756/178,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,839.32
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