Finding the Third Proportional to 178,688 and 352,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,688 and 352,832 is: 696,691.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,688 : 352,832 = 352,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,688/352,832 = 352,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,688x = 352,832 × 352,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,688x = 124,490,420,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 124,490,420,224/178,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,691.55
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