Finding the Third Proportional to 178,858 and 250,665
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,858 and 250,665 is: 351,300.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,858 : 250,665 = 250,665 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,858/250,665 = 250,665/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,858x = 250,665 × 250,665 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,858x = 62,832,942,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,832,942,225/178,858 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,300.71
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