Finding the Third Proportional to 178,968 and 385,962
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,968 and 385,962 is: 832,364.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,968 : 385,962 = 385,962 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,968/385,962 = 385,962/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,968x = 385,962 × 385,962 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,968x = 148,966,665,444 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,966,665,444/178,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,364.81
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