Finding the Third Proportional to 178,648 and 276,494
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,648 and 276,494 is: 427,930.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,648 : 276,494 = 276,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,648/276,494 = 276,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,648x = 276,494 × 276,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,648x = 76,448,932,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,448,932,036/178,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,930.52
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