Finding the Third Proportional to 180,009 and 393,930
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,009 and 393,930 is: 862,072.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,009 : 393,930 = 393,930 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,009/393,930 = 393,930/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,009x = 393,930 × 393,930 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,009x = 155,180,844,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,180,844,900/180,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,072.70
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