Finding the Third Proportional to 180,066 and 388,042
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,066 and 388,042 is: 836,230.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,066 : 388,042 = 388,042 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,066/388,042 = 388,042/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,066x = 388,042 × 388,042 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,066x = 150,576,593,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,576,593,764/180,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,230.01
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