Finding the Third Proportional to 181,054 and 266,034
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,054 and 266,034 is: 390,900.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,054 : 266,034 = 266,034 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,054/266,034 = 266,034/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,054x = 266,034 × 266,034 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,054x = 70,774,089,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 70,774,089,156/181,054 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 390,900.44
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