Finding the Third Proportional to 180,035 and 387,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,035 and 387,772 is: 835,210.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,035 : 387,772 = 387,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,035/387,772 = 387,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,035x = 387,772 × 387,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,035x = 150,367,123,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,367,123,984/180,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,210.51
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