Finding the Third Proportional to 180,602 and 415,361
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,602 and 415,361 is: 955,276.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,602 : 415,361 = 415,361 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,602/415,361 = 415,361/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,602x = 415,361 × 415,361 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,602x = 172,524,760,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,524,760,321/180,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 955,276.02
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