Finding the Third Proportional to 178,646 and 284,368
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,646 and 284,368 is: 452,655.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,646 : 284,368 = 284,368 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,646/284,368 = 284,368/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,646x = 284,368 × 284,368 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,646x = 80,865,159,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 80,865,159,424/178,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 452,655.86
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