Finding the Third Proportional to 180,208 and 371,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,208 and 371,840 is: 767,252.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,208 : 371,840 = 371,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,208/371,840 = 371,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,208x = 371,840 × 371,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,208x = 138,264,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,264,985,600/180,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,252.21
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