Finding the Third Proportional to 180,672 and 381,693
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,672 and 381,693 is: 806,375.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,672 : 381,693 = 381,693 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,672/381,693 = 381,693/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,672x = 381,693 × 381,693 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,672x = 145,689,546,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,689,546,249/180,672 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 806,375.90
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