Finding the Third Proportional to 180,930 and 250,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,930 and 250,011 is: 345,467.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,930 : 250,011 = 250,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,930/250,011 = 250,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,930x = 250,011 × 250,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,930x = 62,505,500,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,505,500,121/180,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,467.86
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