Finding the Third Proportional to 178,540 and 236,949
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,540 and 236,949 is: 314,466.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,540 : 236,949 = 236,949 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,540/236,949 = 236,949/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,540x = 236,949 × 236,949 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,540x = 56,144,828,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,144,828,601/178,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 314,466.39
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