Finding the Third Proportional to 180,066 and 389,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,066 and 389,010 is: 840,407.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,066 : 389,010 = 389,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,066/389,010 = 389,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,066x = 389,010 × 389,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,066x = 151,328,780,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,328,780,100/180,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,407.30
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