Finding the Third Proportional to 178,857 and 369,054
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,857 and 369,054 is: 761,506.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,857 : 369,054 = 369,054 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,857/369,054 = 369,054/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,857x = 369,054 × 369,054 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,857x = 136,200,854,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 136,200,854,916/178,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 761,506.99
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