Finding the Third Proportional to 179,416 and 367,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,416 and 367,124 is: 751,215.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,416 : 367,124 = 367,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,416/367,124 = 367,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,416x = 367,124 × 367,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,416x = 134,780,031,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,780,031,376/179,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 751,215.23
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