Finding the Third Proportional to 179,601 and 239,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,601 and 239,655 is: 319,789.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,601 : 239,655 = 239,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,601/239,655 = 239,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,601x = 239,655 × 239,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,601x = 57,434,519,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 57,434,519,025/179,601 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 319,789.53
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