Finding the Third Proportional to 179,884 and 277,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,884 and 277,937 is: 429,437.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,884 : 277,937 = 277,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,884/277,937 = 277,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,884x = 277,937 × 277,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,884x = 77,248,975,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 77,248,975,969/179,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 429,437.73
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