Finding the Third Proportional to 180,025 and 393,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,025 and 393,953 is: 862,096.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,025 : 393,953 = 393,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,025/393,953 = 393,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,025x = 393,953 × 393,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,025x = 155,198,966,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,198,966,209/180,025 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,096.74
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