Finding the Third Proportional to 180,920 and 366,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,920 and 366,952 is: 744,272.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,920 : 366,952 = 366,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,920/366,952 = 366,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,920x = 366,952 × 366,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,920x = 134,653,770,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,653,770,304/180,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,272.44
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