Finding the Third Proportional to 180,336 and 391,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,336 and 391,776 is: 851,124.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,336 : 391,776 = 391,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,336/391,776 = 391,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,336x = 391,776 × 391,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,336x = 153,488,434,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,488,434,176/180,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,124.76
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