Finding the Third Proportional to 180,528 and 391,674
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,528 and 391,674 is: 849,776.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,528 : 391,674 = 391,674 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,528/391,674 = 391,674/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,528x = 391,674 × 391,674 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,528x = 153,408,522,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,408,522,276/180,528 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 849,776.89
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