Finding the Third Proportional to 178,908 and 248,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,908 and 248,016 is: 343,818.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,908 : 248,016 = 248,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,908/248,016 = 248,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,908x = 248,016 × 248,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,908x = 61,511,936,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 61,511,936,256/178,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 343,818.81
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