Finding the Third Proportional to 178,564 and 270,150
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,564 and 270,150 is: 408,710.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,564 : 270,150 = 270,150 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,564/270,150 = 270,150/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,564x = 270,150 × 270,150 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,564x = 72,981,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,981,022,500/178,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,710.73
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