Finding the Third Proportional to 181,170 and 393,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,170 and 393,504 is: 854,696.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,170 : 393,504 = 393,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,170/393,504 = 393,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,170x = 393,504 × 393,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,170x = 154,845,398,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,845,398,016/181,170 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,696.68
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