Finding the Third Proportional to 180,288 and 338,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,288 and 338,016 is: 633,735.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,288 : 338,016 = 338,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,288/338,016 = 338,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,288x = 338,016 × 338,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,288x = 114,254,816,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 114,254,816,256/180,288 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 633,735.00
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