Finding the Third Proportional to 179,316 and 251,307
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,316 and 251,307 is: 352,200.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,316 : 251,307 = 251,307 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,316/251,307 = 251,307/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,316x = 251,307 × 251,307 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,316x = 63,155,208,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 63,155,208,249/179,316 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 352,200.63
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