Finding the Third Proportional to 180,840 and 366,792
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,840 and 366,792 is: 743,952.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,840 : 366,792 = 366,792 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,840/366,792 = 366,792/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,840x = 366,792 × 366,792 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,840x = 134,536,371,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,536,371,264/180,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,952.51
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