Finding the Third Proportional to 178,562 and 270,147
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,562 and 270,147 is: 408,706.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,562 : 270,147 = 270,147 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,562/270,147 = 270,147/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,562x = 270,147 × 270,147 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,562x = 72,979,401,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,979,401,609/178,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,706.23
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