Finding the Third Proportional to 180,327 and 391,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,327 and 391,758 is: 851,089.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,327 : 391,758 = 391,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,327/391,758 = 391,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,327x = 391,758 × 391,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,327x = 153,474,330,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,474,330,564/180,327 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,089.02
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