Finding the Third Proportional to 180,192 and 383,712
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,192 and 383,712 is: 817,100.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,192 : 383,712 = 383,712 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,192/383,712 = 383,712/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,192x = 383,712 × 383,712 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,192x = 147,234,898,944 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,234,898,944/180,192 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,100.09
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