Finding the Third Proportional to 180,549 and 394,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,549 and 394,632 is: 862,560.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,549 : 394,632 = 394,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,549/394,632 = 394,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,549x = 394,632 × 394,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,549x = 155,734,415,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,734,415,424/180,549 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 862,560.39
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