Finding the Third Proportional to 180,016 and 416,752
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,016 and 416,752 is: 964,815.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,016 : 416,752 = 416,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,016/416,752 = 416,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,016x = 416,752 × 416,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,016x = 173,682,229,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,682,229,504/180,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 964,815.51
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