Finding the Third Proportional to 179,954 and 279,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,954 and 279,363 is: 433,686.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,954 : 279,363 = 279,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,954/279,363 = 279,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,954x = 279,363 × 279,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,954x = 78,043,685,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,043,685,769/179,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,686.86
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