Finding the Third Proportional to 178,783 and 265,081
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,783 and 265,081 is: 393,034.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,783 : 265,081 = 265,081 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,783/265,081 = 265,081/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,783x = 265,081 × 265,081 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,783x = 70,267,936,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,267,936,561/178,783 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 393,034.78
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