Finding the Third Proportional to 180,294 and 384,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,294 and 384,716 is: 820,916.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,294 : 384,716 = 384,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,294/384,716 = 384,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,294x = 384,716 × 384,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,294x = 148,006,400,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,006,400,656/180,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,916.95
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