Finding the Third Proportional to 180,489 and 280,581
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,489 and 280,581 is: 436,180.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,489 : 280,581 = 280,581 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,489/280,581 = 280,581/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,489x = 280,581 × 280,581 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,489x = 78,725,697,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,725,697,561/180,489 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 436,180.03
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