Finding the Third Proportional to 180,594 and 373,932
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,594 and 373,932 is: 774,251.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,594 : 373,932 = 373,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,594/373,932 = 373,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,594x = 373,932 × 373,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,594x = 139,825,140,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,825,140,624/180,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 774,251.31
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