Finding the Third Proportional to 178,640 and 242,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,640 and 242,600 is: 329,460.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,640 : 242,600 = 242,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,640/242,600 = 242,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,640x = 242,600 × 242,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,640x = 58,854,760,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,854,760,000/178,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 329,460.14
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