Finding the Third Proportional to 180,232 and 269,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,232 and 269,700 is: 403,580.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,232 : 269,700 = 269,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,232/269,700 = 269,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,232x = 269,700 × 269,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,232x = 72,738,090,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,738,090,000/180,232 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 403,580.33
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