Finding the Third Proportional to 180,504 and 391,140
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,504 and 391,140 is: 847,574.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,504 : 391,140 = 391,140 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,504/391,140 = 391,140/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,504x = 391,140 × 391,140 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,504x = 152,990,499,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,990,499,600/180,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,574.01
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