Finding the Third Proportional to 180,912 and 394,002
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,912 and 394,002 is: 858,083.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,912 : 394,002 = 394,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,912/394,002 = 394,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,912x = 394,002 × 394,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,912x = 155,237,576,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,237,576,004/180,912 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,083.36
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