Finding the Third Proportional to 180,880 and 377,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,880 and 377,888 is: 789,470.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,880 : 377,888 = 377,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,880/377,888 = 377,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,880x = 377,888 × 377,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,880x = 142,799,340,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,799,340,544/180,880 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,470.04
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