Finding the Third Proportional to 180,126 and 416,997
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,126 and 416,997 is: 965,360.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,126 : 416,997 = 416,997 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,126/416,997 = 416,997/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,126x = 416,997 × 416,997 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,126x = 173,886,498,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,886,498,009/180,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,360.35
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