Finding the Third Proportional to 178,496 and 276,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,496 and 276,382 is: 427,948.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,496 : 276,382 = 276,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,496/276,382 = 276,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,496x = 276,382 × 276,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,496x = 76,387,009,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,387,009,924/178,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,948.02
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