Finding the Third Proportional to 178,659 and 378,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,659 and 378,054 is: 799,986.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,659 : 378,054 = 378,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,659/378,054 = 378,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,659x = 378,054 × 378,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,659x = 142,924,826,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,924,826,916/178,659 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 799,986.72
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