Finding the Third Proportional to 178,970 and 385,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,970 and 385,966 is: 832,372.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,970 : 385,966 = 385,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,970/385,966 = 385,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,970x = 385,966 × 385,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,970x = 148,969,753,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,969,753,156/178,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,372.76
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