Finding the Third Proportional to 180,846 and 392,827
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,846 and 392,827 is: 853,284.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,846 : 392,827 = 392,827 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,846/392,827 = 392,827/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,846x = 392,827 × 392,827 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,846x = 154,313,051,929 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,313,051,929/180,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,284.30
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