Finding the Third Proportional to 180,484 and 264,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,484 and 264,570 is: 387,830.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,484 : 264,570 = 264,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,484/264,570 = 264,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,484x = 264,570 × 264,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,484x = 69,997,284,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,997,284,900/180,484 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,830.97
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