Finding the Third Proportional to 179,928 and 256,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,928 and 256,311 is: 365,120.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,928 : 256,311 = 256,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,928/256,311 = 256,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,928x = 256,311 × 256,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,928x = 65,695,328,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 65,695,328,721/179,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 365,120.10
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