Finding the Third Proportional to 178,618 and 381,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,618 and 381,800 is: 816,106.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,618 : 381,800 = 381,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,618/381,800 = 381,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,618x = 381,800 × 381,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,618x = 145,771,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,771,240,000/178,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,106.10
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