Finding the Third Proportional to 178,501 and 371,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,501 and 371,797 is: 774,410.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,501 : 371,797 = 371,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,501/371,797 = 371,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,501x = 371,797 × 371,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,501x = 138,233,009,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,233,009,209/178,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,410.28
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