Finding the Third Proportional to 178,640 and 276,482
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,640 and 276,482 is: 427,912.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,640 : 276,482 = 276,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,640/276,482 = 276,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,640x = 276,482 × 276,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,640x = 76,442,296,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,442,296,324/178,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,912.54
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