Finding the Third Proportional to 134.79 and 179.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 134.79 and 179.09 is: 237.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
134.79 : 179.09 = 179.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
134.79/179.09 = 179.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
134.79x = 179.09 × 179.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
134.79x = 32,071.77 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 32,071.77/134.79 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 237.94
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