Finding the Third Proportional to 178,984 and 385,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 178,984 and 385,992 is: 832,419.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
178,984 : 385,992 = 385,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
178,984/385,992 = 385,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
178,984x = 385,992 × 385,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
178,984x = 148,989,824,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,989,824,064/178,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 832,419.79
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