Finding the Third Proportional to 180,964 and 250,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,964 and 250,056 is: 345,527.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,964 : 250,056 = 250,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,964/250,056 = 250,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,964x = 250,056 × 250,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,964x = 62,528,003,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 62,528,003,136/180,964 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 345,527.30
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