Finding the Third Proportional to 180,852 and 264,771
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,852 and 264,771 is: 387,630.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,852 : 264,771 = 264,771 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,852/264,771 = 264,771/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,852x = 264,771 × 264,771 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,852x = 70,103,682,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,103,682,441/180,852 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 387,630.12
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