Finding the Third Proportional to 178,691 and 276,434
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,691 and 276,434 is: 427,641.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,691 : 276,434 = 276,434 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,691/276,434 = 276,434/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,691x = 276,434 × 276,434 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,691x = 76,415,756,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,415,756,356/178,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 427,641.89
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