Finding the Third Proportional to 180,646 and 381,642
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,646 and 381,642 is: 806,276.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,646 : 381,642 = 381,642 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,646/381,642 = 381,642/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,646x = 381,642 × 381,642 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,646x = 145,650,616,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,650,616,164/180,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,276.45
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