Finding the Third Proportional to 180,156 and 417,072
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,156 and 417,072 is: 965,546.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,156 : 417,072 = 417,072 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,156/417,072 = 417,072/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,156x = 417,072 × 417,072 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,156x = 173,949,053,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,949,053,184/180,156 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 965,546.82
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