Finding the Third Proportional to 180,928 and 396,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,928 and 396,416 is: 868,553.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,928 : 396,416 = 396,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,928/396,416 = 396,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,928x = 396,416 × 396,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,928x = 157,145,645,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,145,645,056/180,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 868,553.49
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