Finding the Third Proportional to 180,058 and 416,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,058 and 416,854 is: 965,062.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,058 : 416,854 = 416,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,058/416,854 = 416,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,058x = 416,854 × 416,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,058x = 173,767,257,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,767,257,316/180,058 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,062.69
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