Finding the Third Proportional to 180,447 and 365,267
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,447 and 365,267 is: 739,385.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,447 : 365,267 = 365,267 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,447/365,267 = 365,267/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,447x = 365,267 × 365,267 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,447x = 133,419,981,289 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,419,981,289/180,447 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,385.98
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