Finding the Third Proportional to 180,295 and 385,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,295 and 385,604 is: 824,706.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,295 : 385,604 = 385,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,295/385,604 = 385,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,295x = 385,604 × 385,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,295x = 148,690,444,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,690,444,816/180,295 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,706.42
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