Finding the Third Proportional to 179,879 and 389,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,879 and 389,566 is: 843,687.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,879 : 389,566 = 389,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,879/389,566 = 389,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,879x = 389,566 × 389,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,879x = 151,761,668,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,761,668,356/179,879 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 843,687.53
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