Finding the Third Proportional to 179,460 and 377,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,460 and 377,508 is: 794,117.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,460 : 377,508 = 377,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,460/377,508 = 377,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,460x = 377,508 × 377,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,460x = 142,512,290,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,512,290,064/179,460 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,117.30
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