Finding the Third Proportional to 180,818 and 378,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,818 and 378,160 is: 790,878.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,818 : 378,160 = 378,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,818/378,160 = 378,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,818x = 378,160 × 378,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,818x = 143,004,985,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,004,985,600/180,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 790,878.04
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