Finding the Third Proportional to 180,335 and 391,774
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,335 and 391,774 is: 851,120.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,335 : 391,774 = 391,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,335/391,774 = 391,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,335x = 391,774 × 391,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,335x = 153,486,867,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,486,867,076/180,335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,120.79
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