Finding the Third Proportional to 179,630 and 261,537
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,630 and 261,537 is: 380,791.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,630 : 261,537 = 261,537 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,630/261,537 = 261,537/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,630x = 261,537 × 261,537 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,630x = 68,401,602,369 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 68,401,602,369/179,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 380,791.64
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