Finding the Third Proportional to 180,026 and 393,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,026 and 393,940 is: 862,035.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,026 : 393,940 = 393,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,026/393,940 = 393,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,026x = 393,940 × 393,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,026x = 155,188,723,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,188,723,600/180,026 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,035.06
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