Finding the Third Proportional to 181,036 and 397,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,036 and 397,756 is: 873,913.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,036 : 397,756 = 397,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,036/397,756 = 397,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,036x = 397,756 × 397,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,036x = 158,209,835,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,209,835,536/181,036 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 873,913.67
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