Finding the Third Proportional to 180,063 and 334,428.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,063 and 334,428.75 is: 621,130.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,063 : 334,428.75 = 334,428.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,063/334,428.75 = 334,428.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,063x = 334,428.75 × 334,428.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,063x = 111,842,588,826.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,842,588,826.56/180,063 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 621,130.32
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