Finding the Third Proportional to 178,830 and 386,699
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,830 and 386,699 is: 836,191.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,830 : 386,699 = 386,699 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,830/386,699 = 386,699/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,830x = 386,699 × 386,699 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,830x = 149,536,116,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,536,116,601/178,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,191.45
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