Finding the Third Proportional to 180,230 and 371,884
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,230 and 371,884 is: 767,340.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,230 : 371,884 = 371,884 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,230/371,884 = 371,884/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,230x = 371,884 × 371,884 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,230x = 138,297,709,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,297,709,456/180,230 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,340.12
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