Finding the Third Proportional to 178,745 and 265,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,745 and 265,687 is: 394,917.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,745 : 265,687 = 265,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,745/265,687 = 265,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,745x = 265,687 × 265,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,745x = 70,589,581,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,589,581,969/178,745 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 394,917.80
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