Finding the Third Proportional to 181,136 and 397,264
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,136 and 397,264 is: 871,271.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,136 : 397,264 = 397,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,136/397,264 = 397,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,136x = 397,264 × 397,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,136x = 157,818,685,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,818,685,696/181,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,271.78
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