Finding the Third Proportional to 180,147 and 391,062
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,147 and 391,062 is: 848,914.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,147 : 391,062 = 391,062 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,147/391,062 = 391,062/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,147x = 391,062 × 391,062 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,147x = 152,929,487,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,929,487,844/180,147 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,914.99
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