Finding the Third Proportional to 178,508 and 276,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,508 and 276,556 is: 428,458.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,508 : 276,556 = 276,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,508/276,556 = 276,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,508x = 276,556 × 276,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,508x = 76,483,221,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,483,221,136/178,508 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,458.23
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