Finding the Third Proportional to 179,876 and 259,869
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,876 and 259,869 is: 375,435.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,876 : 259,869 = 259,869 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,876/259,869 = 259,869/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,876x = 259,869 × 259,869 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,876x = 67,531,897,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,531,897,161/179,876 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 375,435.84
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