Finding the Third Proportional to 179,626 and 261,531
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,626 and 261,531 is: 380,782.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,626 : 261,531 = 261,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,626/261,531 = 261,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,626x = 261,531 × 261,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,626x = 68,398,463,961 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,398,463,961/179,626 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,782.65
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