Finding the Third Proportional to 179,037 and 394,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,037 and 394,056 is: 867,307.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,037 : 394,056 = 394,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,037/394,056 = 394,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,037x = 394,056 × 394,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,037x = 155,280,131,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,280,131,136/179,037 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 867,307.49
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