Finding the Third Proportional to 179,793 and 258,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,793 and 258,984 is: 373,055.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,793 : 258,984 = 258,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,793/258,984 = 258,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,793x = 258,984 × 258,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,793x = 67,072,712,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,072,712,256/179,793 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,055.19
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