Finding the Third Proportional to 180,898 and 366,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,898 and 366,908 is: 744,184.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,898 : 366,908 = 366,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,898/366,908 = 366,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,898x = 366,908 × 366,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,898x = 134,621,480,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,621,480,464/180,898 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,184.46
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