Finding the Third Proportional to 178,779 and 265,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,779 and 265,075 is: 393,025.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,779 : 265,075 = 265,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,779/265,075 = 265,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,779x = 265,075 × 265,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,779x = 70,264,755,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,264,755,625/178,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,025.78
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