Finding the Third Proportional to 179,969 and 416,640
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,969 and 416,640 is: 964,548.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,969 : 416,640 = 416,640 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,969/416,640 = 416,640/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,969x = 416,640 × 416,640 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,969x = 173,588,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,588,889,600/179,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,548.84
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