Finding the Third Proportional to 180,456 and 391,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,456 and 391,632 is: 849,933.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,456 : 391,632 = 391,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,456/391,632 = 391,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,456x = 391,632 × 391,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,456x = 153,375,623,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,375,623,424/180,456 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,933.63
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