Finding the Third Proportional to 180,204 and 371,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,204 and 371,832 is: 767,236.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,204 : 371,832 = 371,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,204/371,832 = 371,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,204x = 371,832 × 371,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,204x = 138,259,036,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,259,036,224/180,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,236.22
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