Finding the Third Proportional to 178,741 and 250,007
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,741 and 250,007 is: 349,687.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,741 : 250,007 = 250,007 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,741/250,007 = 250,007/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,741x = 250,007 × 250,007 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,741x = 62,503,500,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,503,500,049/178,741 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 349,687.54
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