Finding the Third Proportional to 180,338 and 387,252
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,338 and 387,252 is: 831,572.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,338 : 387,252 = 387,252 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,338/387,252 = 387,252/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,338x = 387,252 × 387,252 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,338x = 149,964,111,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,964,111,504/180,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,572.44
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