Finding the Third Proportional to 178,446 and 396,258
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,446 and 396,258 is: 879,932.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,446 : 396,258 = 396,258 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,446/396,258 = 396,258/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,446x = 396,258 × 396,258 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,446x = 157,020,402,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,020,402,564/178,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,932.32
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