Finding the Third Proportional to 179,874 and 263,979
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,874 and 263,979 is: 387,409.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,874 : 263,979 = 263,979 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,874/263,979 = 263,979/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,874x = 263,979 × 263,979 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,874x = 69,684,912,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,684,912,441/179,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,409.59
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