Finding the Third Proportional to 179,156 and 258,983
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,156 and 258,983 is: 374,378.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,156 : 258,983 = 258,983 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,156/258,983 = 258,983/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,156x = 258,983 × 258,983 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,156x = 67,072,194,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,072,194,289/179,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 374,378.72
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