Finding the Third Proportional to 179,502 and 281,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,502 and 281,609 is: 441,798.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,502 : 281,609 = 281,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,502/281,609 = 281,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,502x = 281,609 × 281,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,502x = 79,303,628,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,303,628,881/179,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 441,798.02
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