Finding the Third Proportional to 180,570 and 388,890
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,570 and 388,890 is: 837,544.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,570 : 388,890 = 388,890 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,570/388,890 = 388,890/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,570x = 388,890 × 388,890 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,570x = 151,235,432,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,235,432,100/180,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,544.62
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