Finding the Third Proportional to 180,088 and 388,107
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,088 and 388,107 is: 836,408.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,088 : 388,107 = 388,107 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,088/388,107 = 388,107/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,088x = 388,107 × 388,107 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,088x = 150,627,043,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,627,043,449/180,088 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,408.00
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