Finding the Third Proportional to 180,980 and 394,084
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,980 and 394,084 is: 858,118.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,980 : 394,084 = 394,084 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,980/394,084 = 394,084/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,980x = 394,084 × 394,084 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,980x = 155,302,199,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,302,199,056/180,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 858,118.02
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