Finding the Third Proportional to 180,188 and 259,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,188 and 259,554 is: 373,877.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,188 : 259,554 = 259,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,188/259,554 = 259,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,188x = 259,554 × 259,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,188x = 67,368,278,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 67,368,278,916/180,188 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 373,877.72
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