Finding the Third Proportional to 181,132 and 393,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,132 and 393,382 is: 854,345.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,132 : 393,382 = 393,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,132/393,382 = 393,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,132x = 393,382 × 393,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,132x = 154,749,397,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,749,397,924/181,132 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,345.99
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