Finding the Third Proportional to 181,174 and 393,562
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,174 and 393,562 is: 854,929.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,174 : 393,562 = 393,562 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,174/393,562 = 393,562/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,174x = 393,562 × 393,562 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,174x = 154,891,047,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,891,047,844/181,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 854,929.78
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