Finding the Third Proportional to 180,146 and 269,211
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,146 and 269,211 is: 402,310.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,146 : 269,211 = 269,211 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,146/269,211 = 269,211/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,146x = 269,211 × 269,211 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,146x = 72,474,562,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,474,562,521/180,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 402,310.14
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