Finding the Third Proportional to 180,062 and 386,811
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,062 and 386,811 is: 830,951.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,062 : 386,811 = 386,811 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,062/386,811 = 386,811/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,062x = 386,811 × 386,811 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,062x = 149,622,749,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,622,749,721/180,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 830,951.28
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