Finding the Third Proportional to 180,057 and 392,511
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,057 and 392,511 is: 855,645.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,057 : 392,511 = 392,511 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,057/392,511 = 392,511/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,057x = 392,511 × 392,511 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,057x = 154,064,885,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,064,885,121/180,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,645.07
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