Finding the Third Proportional to 180,924 and 366,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,924 and 366,960 is: 744,288.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,924 : 366,960 = 366,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,924/366,960 = 366,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,924x = 366,960 × 366,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,924x = 134,659,641,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,659,641,600/180,924 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,288.44
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