Finding the Third Proportional to 180,060 and 416,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,060 and 416,859 is: 965,075.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,060 : 416,859 = 416,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,060/416,859 = 416,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,060x = 416,859 × 416,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,060x = 173,771,425,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,771,425,881/180,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,075.12
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