Finding the Third Proportional to 178,582 and 270,177
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,582 and 270,177 is: 408,751.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,582 : 270,177 = 270,177 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,582/270,177 = 270,177/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,582x = 270,177 × 270,177 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,582x = 72,995,611,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,995,611,329/178,582 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,751.23
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