Finding the Third Proportional to 180,967 and 394,058
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,967 and 394,058 is: 858,066.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,967 : 394,058 = 394,058 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,967/394,058 = 394,058/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,967x = 394,058 × 394,058 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,967x = 155,281,707,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,281,707,364/180,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,066.43
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