Finding the Third Proportional to 179,960 and 416,618
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,960 and 416,618 is: 964,495.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,960 : 416,618 = 416,618 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,960/416,618 = 416,618/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,960x = 416,618 × 416,618 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,960x = 173,570,557,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,570,557,924/179,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,495.21
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