Finding the Third Proportional to 180,346 and 385,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,346 and 385,708 is: 824,918.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,346 : 385,708 = 385,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,346/385,708 = 385,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,346x = 385,708 × 385,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,346x = 148,770,661,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,770,661,264/180,346 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 824,918.00
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