Finding the Third Proportional to 178,578 and 270,171
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,578 and 270,171 is: 408,742.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,578 : 270,171 = 270,171 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,578/270,171 = 270,171/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,578x = 270,171 × 270,171 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,578x = 72,992,369,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,992,369,241/178,578 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,742.23
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