Finding the Third Proportional to 178,714 and 277,872
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,714 and 277,872 is: 432,047.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,714 : 277,872 = 277,872 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,714/277,872 = 277,872/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,714x = 277,872 × 277,872 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,714x = 77,212,848,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,212,848,384/178,714 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,047.00
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