Finding the Third Proportional to 181,116 and 395,888
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,116 and 395,888 is: 865,342.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,116 : 395,888 = 395,888 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,116/395,888 = 395,888/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,116x = 395,888 × 395,888 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,116x = 156,727,308,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,727,308,544/181,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 865,342.15
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