Finding the Third Proportional to 180,030 and 387,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,030 and 387,760 is: 835,182.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,030 : 387,760 = 387,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,030/387,760 = 387,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,030x = 387,760 × 387,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,030x = 150,357,817,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,357,817,600/180,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,182.01
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