Finding the Third Proportional to 178,904 and 250,759
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,904 and 250,759 is: 351,473.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,904 : 250,759 = 250,759 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,904/250,759 = 250,759/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,904x = 250,759 × 250,759 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,904x = 62,880,076,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,880,076,081/178,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,473.84
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