Finding the Third Proportional to 180,146 and 391,060
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,146 and 391,060 is: 848,911.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,146 : 391,060 = 391,060 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,146/391,060 = 391,060/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,146x = 391,060 × 391,060 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,146x = 152,927,923,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,927,923,600/180,146 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,911.01
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