Finding the Third Proportional to 178,542 and 389,133
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,542 and 389,133 is: 848,116.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,542 : 389,133 = 389,133 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,542/389,133 = 389,133/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,542x = 389,133 × 389,133 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,542x = 151,424,491,689 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,424,491,689/178,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,116.92
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