Finding the Third Proportional to 178,627 and 238,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,627 and 238,122 is: 317,432.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,627 : 238,122 = 238,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,627/238,122 = 238,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,627x = 238,122 × 238,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,627x = 56,702,086,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 56,702,086,884/178,627 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 317,432.90
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