Finding the Third Proportional to 179,978 and 393,856
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Solution
The third proportional to 179,978 and 393,856 is: 861,897.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
179,978 : 393,856 = 393,856 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
179,978/393,856 = 393,856/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
179,978x = 393,856 × 393,856 - Step 4: Simplify right side
179,978x = 155,122,548,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,122,548,736/179,978 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,897.28
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