Finding the Third Proportional to 178,686 and 276,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,686 and 276,426 is: 427,629.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,686 : 276,426 = 276,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,686/276,426 = 276,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,686x = 276,426 × 276,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,686x = 76,411,333,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,411,333,476/178,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,629.10
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