Finding the Third Proportional to 178,820 and 388,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,820 and 388,396 is: 843,593.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,820 : 388,396 = 388,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,820/388,396 = 388,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,820x = 388,396 × 388,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,820x = 150,851,452,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,851,452,816/178,820 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,593.85
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