Finding the Third Proportional to 179,466 and 377,523
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,466 and 377,523 is: 794,153.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,466 : 377,523 = 377,523 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,466/377,523 = 377,523/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,466x = 377,523 × 377,523 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,466x = 142,523,615,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,523,615,529/179,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,153.85
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