Finding the Third Proportional to 180,900 and 366,726
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,900 and 366,726 is: 743,438.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,900 : 366,726 = 366,726 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,900/366,726 = 366,726/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,900x = 366,726 × 366,726 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,900x = 134,487,959,076 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,487,959,076/180,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 743,438.14
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