Finding the Third Proportional to 179,868 and 388,551
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,868 and 388,551 is: 839,348.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,868 : 388,551 = 388,551 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,868/388,551 = 388,551/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,868x = 388,551 × 388,551 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,868x = 150,971,879,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,971,879,601/179,868 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,348.19
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