Finding the Third Proportional to 180,024 and 387,750
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,024 and 387,750 is: 835,166.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,024 : 387,750 = 387,750 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,024/387,750 = 387,750/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,024x = 387,750 × 387,750 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,024x = 150,350,062,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,350,062,500/180,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,166.77
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