Finding the Third Proportional to 178,644 and 276,488
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,644 and 276,488 is: 427,921.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,644 : 276,488 = 276,488 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,644/276,488 = 276,488/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,644x = 276,488 × 276,488 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,644x = 76,445,614,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,445,614,144/178,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,921.53
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