Finding the Third Proportional to 181,057 and 398,210
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,057 and 398,210 is: 875,808.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,057 : 398,210 = 398,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,057/398,210 = 398,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,057x = 398,210 × 398,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,057x = 158,571,204,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,571,204,100/181,057 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,808.19
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