Finding the Third Proportional to 179,482 and 277,877
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,482 and 277,877 is: 430,213.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,482 : 277,877 = 277,877 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,482/277,877 = 277,877/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,482x = 277,877 × 277,877 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,482x = 77,215,627,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,215,627,129/179,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 430,213.77
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