Finding the Third Proportional to 178,844 and 379,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,844 and 379,008 is: 803,197.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,844 : 379,008 = 379,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,844/379,008 = 379,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,844x = 379,008 × 379,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,844x = 143,647,064,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,647,064,064/178,844 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,197.56
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