Finding the Third Proportional to 180,936 and 366,984
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,936 and 366,984 is: 744,336.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,936 : 366,984 = 366,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,936/366,984 = 366,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,936x = 366,984 × 366,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,936x = 134,677,256,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 134,677,256,256/180,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,336.43
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