Finding the Third Proportional to 144,180 and 331,860
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Solution
The third proportional to 144,180 and 331,860 is: 763,844.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
144,180 : 331,860 = 331,860 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
144,180/331,860 = 331,860/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
144,180x = 331,860 × 331,860 - Step 4: Simplify right side
144,180x = 110,131,059,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,131,059,600/144,180 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,844.22
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