Finding the Third Proportional to 180,168 and 392,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,168 and 392,046 is: 853,093.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,168 : 392,046 = 392,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,168/392,046 = 392,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,168x = 392,046 × 392,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,168x = 153,700,066,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,700,066,116/180,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,093.04
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