Finding the Third Proportional to 180,816 and 272,544
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,816 and 272,544 is: 410,805.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,816 : 272,544 = 272,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,816/272,544 = 272,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,816x = 272,544 × 272,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,816x = 74,280,231,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,280,231,936/180,816 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 410,805.64
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