Finding the Third Proportional to 180,148 and 391,064
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,148 and 391,064 is: 848,918.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,148 : 391,064 = 391,064 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,148/391,064 = 391,064/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,148x = 391,064 × 391,064 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,148x = 152,931,052,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,931,052,096/180,148 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,918.96
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