Finding the Third Proportional to 180,384 and 391,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,384 and 391,864 is: 851,280.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,384 : 391,864 = 391,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,384/391,864 = 391,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,384x = 391,864 × 391,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,384x = 153,557,394,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,557,394,496/180,384 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,280.57
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