Finding the Third Proportional to 180,303 and 384,738
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,303 and 384,738 is: 820,969.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,303 : 384,738 = 384,738 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,303/384,738 = 384,738/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,303x = 384,738 × 384,738 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,303x = 148,023,328,644 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,023,328,644/180,303 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,969.86
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