Finding the Third Proportional to 180,826 and 267,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,826 and 267,552 is: 395,872.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,826 : 267,552 = 267,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,826/267,552 = 267,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,826x = 267,552 × 267,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,826x = 71,584,072,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 71,584,072,704/180,826 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 395,872.68
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