Finding the Third Proportional to 180,138 and 270,303
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,138 and 270,303 is: 405,598.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,138 : 270,303 = 270,303 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,138/270,303 = 270,303/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,138x = 270,303 × 270,303 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,138x = 73,063,711,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,063,711,809/180,138 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,598.55
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