Finding the Third Proportional to 178,728 and 392,878.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,728 and 392,878.50 is: 863,622.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,728 : 392,878.50 = 392,878.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,728/392,878.50 = 392,878.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,728x = 392,878.50 × 392,878.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,728x = 154,353,515,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,353,515,762.25/178,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,622.46
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