Finding the Third Proportional to 178,924.50 and 268,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,924.50 and 268,389 is: 402,586.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,924.50 : 268,389 = 268,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,924.50/268,389 = 268,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,924.50x = 268,389 × 268,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,924.50x = 72,032,655,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,032,655,321/178,924.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,586.88
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