Finding the Third Proportional to 179,777 and 399,459
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,777 and 399,459 is: 887,585.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,777 : 399,459 = 399,459 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,777/399,459 = 399,459/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,777x = 399,459 × 399,459 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,777x = 159,567,492,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,567,492,681/179,777 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,585.69
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