Finding the Third Proportional to 179,404 and 422,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,404 and 422,904 is: 996,899.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,404 : 422,904 = 422,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,404/422,904 = 422,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,404x = 422,904 × 422,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,404x = 178,847,793,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,847,793,216/179,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 996,899.70
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