Finding the Third Proportional to 278,964 and 358,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 278,964 and 358,182 is: 459,895.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
278,964 : 358,182 = 358,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
278,964/358,182 = 358,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
278,964x = 358,182 × 358,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
278,964x = 128,294,345,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,294,345,124/278,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 459,895.70
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