Finding the Third Proportional to 180,446 and 391,628
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,446 and 391,628 is: 849,963.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,446 : 391,628 = 391,628 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,446/391,628 = 391,628/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,446x = 391,628 × 391,628 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,446x = 153,372,490,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,372,490,384/180,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,963.37
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