Finding the Third Proportional to 179,734 and 281,925
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,734 and 281,925 is: 442,218.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,734 : 281,925 = 281,925 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,734/281,925 = 281,925/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,734x = 281,925 × 281,925 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,734x = 79,481,705,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,481,705,625/179,734 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,218.53
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