Finding the Third Proportional to 179,976 and 279,396
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,976 and 279,396 is: 433,736.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,976 : 279,396 = 279,396 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,976/279,396 = 279,396/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,976x = 279,396 × 279,396 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,976x = 78,062,124,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,062,124,816/179,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,736.30
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