Finding the Third Proportional to 180,522 and 391,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,522 and 391,176 is: 847,645.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,522 : 391,176 = 391,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,522/391,176 = 391,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,522x = 391,176 × 391,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,522x = 153,018,662,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,018,662,976/180,522 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 847,645.51
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