Finding the Third Proportional to 178,452 and 260,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,452 and 260,964 is: 381,627.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,452 : 260,964 = 260,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,452/260,964 = 260,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,452x = 260,964 × 260,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,452x = 68,102,209,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,102,209,296/178,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,627.60
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