Finding the Third Proportional to 178,972 and 268,444
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,972 and 268,444 is: 402,645.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,972 : 268,444 = 268,444 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,972/268,444 = 268,444/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,972x = 268,444 × 268,444 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,972x = 72,062,181,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,062,181,136/178,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,645.00
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