Finding the Third Proportional to 178,974 and 250,863
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,974 and 250,863 is: 351,627.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,974 : 250,863 = 250,863 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,974/250,863 = 250,863/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,974x = 250,863 × 250,863 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,974x = 62,932,244,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,932,244,769/178,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 351,627.86
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