Finding the Third Proportional to 180,062 and 388,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,062 and 388,034 is: 836,214.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,062 : 388,034 = 388,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,062/388,034 = 388,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,062x = 388,034 × 388,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,062x = 150,570,385,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,570,385,156/180,062 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,214.11
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