Finding the Third Proportional to 180,096 and 391,904
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,096 and 391,904 is: 852,815.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,096 : 391,904 = 391,904 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,096/391,904 = 391,904/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,096x = 391,904 × 391,904 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,096x = 153,588,745,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,588,745,216/180,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,815.97
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