Finding the Third Proportional to 178,896 and 242,100
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,896 and 242,100 is: 327,633.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,896 : 242,100 = 242,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,896/242,100 = 242,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,896x = 242,100 × 242,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,896x = 58,612,410,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 58,612,410,000/178,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 327,633.99
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