Finding the Third Proportional to 180,792 and 267,497.44
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,792 and 267,497.44 is: 395,785.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,792 : 267,497.44 = 267,497.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,792/267,497.44 = 267,497.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,792x = 267,497.44 × 267,497.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,792x = 71,554,879,069.07 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,554,879,069.07/180,792 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,785.65
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