Finding the Third Proportional to 178,524 and 253,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,524 and 253,800 is: 360,816.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,524 : 253,800 = 253,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,524/253,800 = 253,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,524x = 253,800 × 253,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,524x = 64,414,440,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,414,440,000/178,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 360,816.70
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