Finding the Third Proportional to 178,630 and 242,585
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,630 and 242,585 is: 329,437.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,630 : 242,585 = 242,585 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,630/242,585 = 242,585/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,630x = 242,585 × 242,585 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,630x = 58,847,482,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,847,482,225/178,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,437.84
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