Finding the Third Proportional to 181,168 and 393,554
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,168 and 393,554 is: 854,923.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,168 : 393,554 = 393,554 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,168/393,554 = 393,554/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,168x = 393,554 × 393,554 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,168x = 154,884,750,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,884,750,916/181,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,923.34
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