Finding the Third Proportional to 178,586 and 392,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,586 and 392,884 is: 864,333.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,586 : 392,884 = 392,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,586/392,884 = 392,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,586x = 392,884 × 392,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,586x = 154,357,837,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,357,837,456/178,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 864,333.36
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