Finding the Third Proportional to 181,200 and 387,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,200 and 387,333 is: 827,962.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,200 : 387,333 = 387,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,200/387,333 = 387,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,200x = 387,333 × 387,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,200x = 150,026,852,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,026,852,889/181,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 827,962.76
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