Finding the Third Proportional to 178,644 and 246,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,644 and 246,086 is: 338,988.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,644 : 246,086 = 246,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,644/246,086 = 246,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,644x = 246,086 × 246,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,644x = 60,558,319,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 60,558,319,396/178,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 338,988.82
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