Finding the Third Proportional to 179,616 and 280,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,616 and 280,944 is: 439,434.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,616 : 280,944 = 280,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,616/280,944 = 280,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,616x = 280,944 × 280,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,616x = 78,929,531,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,929,531,136/179,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,434.86
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