Finding the Third Proportional to 178,871 and 372,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,871 and 372,430 is: 775,442.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,871 : 372,430 = 372,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,871/372,430 = 372,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,871x = 372,430 × 372,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,871x = 138,704,104,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,704,104,900/178,871 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,442.11
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