Finding the Third Proportional to 180,959 and 357,376
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,959 and 357,376 is: 705,782.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,959 : 357,376 = 357,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,959/357,376 = 357,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,959x = 357,376 × 357,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,959x = 127,717,605,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,717,605,376/180,959 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 705,782.00
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