Finding the Third Proportional to 178,538 and 276,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,538 and 276,451 is: 428,061.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,538 : 276,451 = 276,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,538/276,451 = 276,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,538x = 276,451 × 276,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,538x = 76,425,155,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,425,155,401/178,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,061.00
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