Finding the Third Proportional to 180,048 and 388,008
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,048 and 388,008 is: 836,167.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,048 : 388,008 = 388,008 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,048/388,008 = 388,008/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,048x = 388,008 × 388,008 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,048x = 150,550,208,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,550,208,064/180,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,167.07
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