Finding the Third Proportional to 178,760 and 372,221
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,760 and 372,221 is: 775,052.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,760 : 372,221 = 372,221 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,760/372,221 = 372,221/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,760x = 372,221 × 372,221 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,760x = 138,548,472,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,548,472,841/178,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,052.99
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