Finding the Third Proportional to 180,992 and 390,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 180,992 and 390,034 is: 840,515.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
180,992 : 390,034 = 390,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
180,992/390,034 = 390,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
180,992x = 390,034 × 390,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
180,992x = 152,126,521,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,126,521,156/180,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 840,515.17
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