Finding the Third Proportional to 181,176 and 384,276
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,176 and 384,276 is: 815,053.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,176 : 384,276 = 384,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,176/384,276 = 384,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,176x = 384,276 × 384,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,176x = 147,668,044,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,668,044,176/181,176 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,053.01
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