Finding the Third Proportional to 180,972 and 397,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,972 and 397,638 is: 873,704.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,972 : 397,638 = 397,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,972/397,638 = 397,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,972x = 397,638 × 397,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,972x = 158,115,979,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,115,979,044/180,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,704.10
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