Finding the Third Proportional to 179,506 and 364,900
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,506 and 364,900 is: 741,769.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,506 : 364,900 = 364,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,506/364,900 = 364,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,506x = 364,900 × 364,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,506x = 133,152,010,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,152,010,000/179,506 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,769.13
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