Finding the Third Proportional to 178,956 and 385,938
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,956 and 385,938 is: 832,317.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,956 : 385,938 = 385,938 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,956/385,938 = 385,938/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,956x = 385,938 × 385,938 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,956x = 148,948,139,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,948,139,844/178,956 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,317.11
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