Finding the Third Proportional to 178,719.75 and 278,629.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,719.75 and 278,629.88 is: 434,392.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,719.75 : 278,629.88 = 278,629.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,719.75/278,629.88 = 278,629.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,719.75x = 278,629.88 × 278,629.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,719.75x = 77,634,607,242.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,634,607,242.52/178,719.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 434,392.99
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