Finding the Third Proportional to 180,330 and 385,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,330 and 385,676 is: 824,854.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,330 : 385,676 = 385,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,330/385,676 = 385,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,330x = 385,676 × 385,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,330x = 148,745,976,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,745,976,976/180,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,854.31
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