Finding the Third Proportional to 178,463.25 and 262,760.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,463.25 and 262,760.63 is: 386,875.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,463.25 : 262,760.63 = 262,760.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,463.25/262,760.63 = 262,760.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,463.25x = 262,760.63 × 262,760.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,463.25x = 69,043,146,050.39 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,043,146,050.39/178,463.25 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 386,875.99
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