Finding the Third Proportional to 178,918 and 250,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,918 and 250,776 is: 351,493.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,918 : 250,776 = 250,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,918/250,776 = 250,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,918x = 250,776 × 250,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,918x = 62,888,602,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,888,602,176/178,918 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,493.99
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