Finding the Third Proportional to 181,091 and 385,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,091 and 385,572 is: 820,945.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,091 : 385,572 = 385,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,091/385,572 = 385,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,091x = 385,572 × 385,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,091x = 148,665,767,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,665,767,184/181,091 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,945.09
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