Finding the Third Proportional to 181,167 and 390,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,167 and 390,036 is: 839,711.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,167 : 390,036 = 390,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,167/390,036 = 390,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,167x = 390,036 × 390,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,167x = 152,128,081,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,128,081,296/181,167 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,711.88
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