Finding the Third Proportional to 178,732 and 372,165
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,732 and 372,165 is: 774,941.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,732 : 372,165 = 372,165 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,732/372,165 = 372,165/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,732x = 372,165 × 372,165 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,732x = 138,506,787,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,506,787,225/178,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,941.18
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