Finding the Third Proportional to 180,810 and 378,144
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,810 and 378,144 is: 790,846.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,810 : 378,144 = 378,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,810/378,144 = 378,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,810x = 378,144 × 378,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,810x = 142,992,884,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,992,884,736/180,810 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,846.11
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