Finding the Third Proportional to 181,022 and 386,086
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,022 and 386,086 is: 823,449.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,022 : 386,086 = 386,086 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,022/386,086 = 386,086/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,022x = 386,086 × 386,086 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,022x = 149,062,399,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,062,399,396/181,022 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,449.08
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