Finding the Third Proportional to 179,638 and 299,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,638 and 299,380 is: 498,938.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,638 : 299,380 = 299,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,638/299,380 = 299,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,638x = 299,380 × 299,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,638x = 89,628,384,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 89,628,384,400/179,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 498,938.89
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