Finding the Third Proportional to 178,844 and 258,613
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,844 and 258,613 is: 373,961.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,844 : 258,613 = 258,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,844/258,613 = 258,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,844x = 258,613 × 258,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,844x = 66,880,683,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 66,880,683,769/178,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,961.02
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