Finding the Third Proportional to 180,910 and 378,326
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,910 and 378,326 is: 791,169.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,910 : 378,326 = 378,326 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,910/378,326 = 378,326/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,910x = 378,326 × 378,326 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,910x = 143,130,562,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 143,130,562,276/180,910 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791,169.99
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