Finding the Third Proportional to 178,454 and 260,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,454 and 260,976 is: 381,658.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,454 : 260,976 = 260,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,454/260,976 = 260,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,454x = 260,976 × 260,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,454x = 68,108,472,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,108,472,576/178,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 381,658.43
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