Finding the Third Proportional to 180,573 and 388,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,573 and 388,896 is: 837,556.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,573 : 388,896 = 388,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,573/388,896 = 388,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,573x = 388,896 × 388,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,573x = 151,240,098,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,240,098,816/180,573 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 837,556.55
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