Finding the Third Proportional to 180,914 and 366,940
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,914 and 366,940 is: 744,248.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,914 : 366,940 = 366,940 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,914/366,940 = 366,940/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,914x = 366,940 × 366,940 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,914x = 134,644,963,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,644,963,600/180,914 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,248.45
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