Finding the Third Proportional to 178,572 and 371,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,572 and 371,937 is: 774,685.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,572 : 371,937 = 371,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,572/371,937 = 371,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,572x = 371,937 × 371,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,572x = 138,337,131,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,337,131,969/178,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,685.46
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