Finding the Third Proportional to 180,866 and 275,507
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,866 and 275,507 is: 419,670.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,866 : 275,507 = 275,507 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,866/275,507 = 275,507/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,866x = 275,507 × 275,507 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,866x = 75,904,107,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,904,107,049/180,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 419,670.40
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