Finding the Third Proportional to 178,464 and 237,920
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,464 and 237,920 is: 317,184.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,464 : 237,920 = 237,920 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,464/237,920 = 237,920/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,464x = 237,920 × 237,920 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,464x = 56,605,926,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,605,926,400/178,464 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,184.01
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