Finding the Third Proportional to 180,420 and 408,068
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,420 and 408,068 is: 922,954.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,420 : 408,068 = 408,068 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,420/408,068 = 408,068/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,420x = 408,068 × 408,068 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,420x = 166,519,492,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 166,519,492,624/180,420 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 922,954.73
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