Finding the Third Proportional to 178,539 and 276,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,539 and 276,624 is: 428,594.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,539 : 276,624 = 276,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,539/276,624 = 276,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,539x = 276,624 × 276,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,539x = 76,520,837,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,520,837,376/178,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 428,594.52
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