Finding the Third Proportional to 180,020 and 393,944
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,020 and 393,944 is: 862,081.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,020 : 393,944 = 393,944 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,020/393,944 = 393,944/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,020x = 393,944 × 393,944 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,020x = 155,191,875,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,191,875,136/180,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,081.30
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