Finding the Third Proportional to 180,944 and 396,912
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,944 and 396,912 is: 870,651.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,944 : 396,912 = 396,912 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,944/396,912 = 396,912/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,944x = 396,912 × 396,912 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,944x = 157,539,135,744 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,539,135,744/180,944 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,651.34
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