Finding the Third Proportional to 181,035 and 391,203
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,035 and 391,203 is: 845,360.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,035 : 391,203 = 391,203 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,035/391,203 = 391,203/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,035x = 391,203 × 391,203 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,035x = 153,039,787,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,039,787,209/181,035 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,360.22
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