Finding the Third Proportional to 181,064 and 394,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,064 and 394,512 is: 859,584.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,064 : 394,512 = 394,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,064/394,512 = 394,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,064x = 394,512 × 394,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,064x = 155,639,718,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,639,718,144/181,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 859,584.00
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