Finding the Third Proportional to 180,927 and 381,672
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,927 and 381,672 is: 805,150.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,927 : 381,672 = 381,672 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,927/381,672 = 381,672/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,927x = 381,672 × 381,672 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,927x = 145,673,515,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 145,673,515,584/180,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,150.78
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