Finding the Third Proportional to 179,026 and 390,006
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,026 and 390,006 is: 849,623.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,026 : 390,006 = 390,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,026/390,006 = 390,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,026x = 390,006 × 390,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,026x = 152,104,680,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,104,680,036/179,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,623.41
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