Finding the Third Proportional to 178,486 and 386,378
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,486 and 386,378 is: 836,412.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,486 : 386,378 = 386,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,486/386,378 = 386,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,486x = 386,378 × 386,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,486x = 149,287,958,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,287,958,884/178,486 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,412.71
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