Finding the Third Proportional to 180,124 and 416,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,124 and 416,992 is: 965,347.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,124 : 416,992 = 416,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,124/416,992 = 416,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,124x = 416,992 × 416,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,124x = 173,882,328,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,882,328,064/180,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,347.92
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