Finding the Third Proportional to 178,803 and 378,931
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,803 and 378,931 is: 803,055.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,803 : 378,931 = 378,931 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,803/378,931 = 378,931/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,803x = 378,931 × 378,931 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,803x = 143,588,702,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,588,702,761/178,803 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,055.33
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