Finding the Third Proportional to 180,864 and 275,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,864 and 275,504 is: 419,665.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,864 : 275,504 = 275,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,864/275,504 = 275,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,864x = 275,504 × 275,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,864x = 75,902,454,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,902,454,016/180,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,665.90
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