Finding the Third Proportional to 178,590 and 276,282
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,590 and 276,282 is: 427,413.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,590 : 276,282 = 276,282 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,590/276,282 = 276,282/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,590x = 276,282 × 276,282 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,590x = 76,331,743,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,331,743,524/178,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,413.31
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