Finding the Third Proportional to 180,152 and 392,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,152 and 392,016 is: 853,038.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,152 : 392,016 = 392,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,152/392,016 = 392,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,152x = 392,016 × 392,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,152x = 153,676,544,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,676,544,256/180,152 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,038.24
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