Finding the Third Proportional to 179,780 and 282,005
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,780 and 282,005 is: 442,356.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,780 : 282,005 = 282,005 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,780/282,005 = 282,005/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,780x = 282,005 × 282,005 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,780x = 79,526,820,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,526,820,025/179,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 442,356.32
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