Finding the Third Proportional to 180,691 and 264,556
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,691 and 264,556 is: 387,345.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,691 : 264,556 = 264,556 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,691/264,556 = 264,556/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,691x = 264,556 × 264,556 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,691x = 69,989,877,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,989,877,136/180,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,345.67
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