Finding the Third Proportional to 179,886 and 263,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,886 and 263,997 is: 387,436.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,886 : 263,997 = 263,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,886/263,997 = 263,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,886x = 263,997 × 263,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,886x = 69,694,416,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,694,416,009/179,886 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,436.58
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