Finding the Third Proportional to 180,647 and 254,166
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,647 and 254,166 is: 357,605.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,647 : 254,166 = 254,166 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,647/254,166 = 254,166/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,647x = 254,166 × 254,166 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,647x = 64,600,355,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,600,355,556/180,647 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 357,605.47
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