Finding the Third Proportional to 181,108 and 385,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,108 and 385,576 is: 820,885.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,108 : 385,576 = 385,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,108/385,576 = 385,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,108x = 385,576 × 385,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,108x = 148,668,851,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,668,851,776/181,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,885.06
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