Finding the Third Proportional to 180,666 and 268,380
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,666 and 268,380 is: 398,679.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,666 : 268,380 = 268,380 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,666/268,380 = 268,380/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,666x = 268,380 × 268,380 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,666x = 72,027,824,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 72,027,824,400/180,666 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 398,679.47
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