Finding the Third Proportional to 179,630 and 386,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,630 and 386,354 is: 830,982.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,630 : 386,354 = 386,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,630/386,354 = 386,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,630x = 386,354 × 386,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,630x = 149,269,413,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,269,413,316/179,630 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,982.65
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