Finding the Third Proportional to 180,969 and 266,184
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,969 and 266,184 is: 391,525.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,969 : 266,184 = 266,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,969/266,184 = 266,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,969x = 266,184 × 266,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,969x = 70,853,921,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,853,921,856/180,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 391,525.19
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