Finding the Third Proportional to 180,324 and 385,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,324 and 385,664 is: 824,830.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,324 : 385,664 = 385,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,324/385,664 = 385,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,324x = 385,664 × 385,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,324x = 148,736,720,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,736,720,896/180,324 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,830.42
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