Finding the Third Proportional to 180,123 and 390,768
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,123 and 390,768 is: 847,751.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,123 : 390,768 = 390,768 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,123/390,768 = 390,768/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,123x = 390,768 × 390,768 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,123x = 152,699,629,824 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,699,629,824/180,123 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,751.98
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