Finding the Third Proportional to 178,620 and 270,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,620 and 270,234 is: 408,836.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,620 : 270,234 = 270,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,620/270,234 = 270,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,620x = 270,234 × 270,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,620x = 73,026,414,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,026,414,756/178,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 408,836.72
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