Finding the Third Proportional to 178,474 and 276,352
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,474 and 276,352 is: 427,907.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,474 : 276,352 = 276,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,474/276,352 = 276,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,474x = 276,352 × 276,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,474x = 76,370,427,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,370,427,904/178,474 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,907.86
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