Finding the Third Proportional to 179 and 481
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Solution
The third proportional to 179 and 481 is: 1,292.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179 : 481 = 481 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179/481 = 481/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179x = 481 × 481 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179x = 231,361 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,361/179 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,292.52
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