Finding the Third Proportional to 180,944 and 266,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,944 and 266,010 is: 391,067.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,944 : 266,010 = 266,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,944/266,010 = 266,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,944x = 266,010 × 266,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,944x = 70,761,320,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,761,320,100/180,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,067.51
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