Finding the Third Proportional to 179,271 and 391,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,271 and 391,149 is: 853,442.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,271 : 391,149 = 391,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,271/391,149 = 391,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,271x = 391,149 × 391,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,271x = 152,997,540,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,997,540,201/179,271 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,442.78
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