Finding the Third Proportional to 179,184 and 376,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,184 and 376,756 is: 792,174.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,184 : 376,756 = 376,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,184/376,756 = 376,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,184x = 376,756 × 376,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,184x = 141,945,083,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,945,083,536/179,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 792,174.99
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