Finding the Third Proportional to 180,144 and 270,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,144 and 270,216 is: 405,324
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,144 : 270,216 = 270,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,144/270,216 = 270,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,144x = 270,216 × 270,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,144x = 73,016,686,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 73,016,686,656/180,144 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 405,324
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