Finding the Third Proportional to 178,524 and 276,603
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,524 and 276,603 is: 428,565.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,524 : 276,603 = 276,603 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,524/276,603 = 276,603/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,524x = 276,603 × 276,603 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,524x = 76,509,219,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,509,219,609/178,524 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,565.46
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