Finding the Third Proportional to 180,102 and 391,916
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,102 and 391,916 is: 852,839.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,102 : 391,916 = 391,916 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,102/391,916 = 391,916/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,102x = 391,916 × 391,916 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,102x = 153,598,151,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,598,151,056/180,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,839.79
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