Finding the Third Proportional to 180,483 and 365,346.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,483 and 365,346.75 is: 739,561.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,483 : 365,346.75 = 365,346.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,483/365,346.75 = 365,346.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,483x = 365,346.75 × 365,346.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,483x = 133,478,247,735.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,478,247,735.56/180,483 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,561.33
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