Finding the Third Proportional to 180,800 and 279,948
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,800 and 279,948 is: 433,467.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,800 : 279,948 = 279,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,800/279,948 = 279,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,800x = 279,948 × 279,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,800x = 78,370,882,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,370,882,704/180,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,467.27
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