Finding the Third Proportional to 181,072 and 281,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,072 and 281,961 is: 439,062.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,072 : 281,961 = 281,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,072/281,961 = 281,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,072x = 281,961 × 281,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,072x = 79,502,005,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 79,502,005,521/181,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 439,062.94
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