Finding the Third Proportional to 180,051 and 388,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,051 and 388,014 is: 836,178.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,051 : 388,014 = 388,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,051/388,014 = 388,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,051x = 388,014 × 388,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,051x = 150,554,864,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,554,864,196/180,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,178.99
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