Finding the Third Proportional to 178,619 and 243,241
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,619 and 243,241 is: 331,242.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,619 : 243,241 = 243,241 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,619/243,241 = 243,241/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,619x = 243,241 × 243,241 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,619x = 59,166,184,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 59,166,184,081/178,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 331,242.39
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