Finding the Third Proportional to 180,092 and 388,115
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,092 and 388,115 is: 836,423.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,092 : 388,115 = 388,115 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,092/388,115 = 388,115/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,092x = 388,115 × 388,115 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,092x = 150,633,253,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,633,253,225/180,092 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 836,423.90
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