Finding the Third Proportional to 179,732 and 384,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,732 and 384,706 is: 823,441.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,732 : 384,706 = 384,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,732/384,706 = 384,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,732x = 384,706 × 384,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,732x = 147,998,706,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,998,706,436/179,732 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,441.05
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