Finding the Third Proportional to 181,204 and 409,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,204 and 409,385 is: 924,902.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,204 : 409,385 = 409,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,204/409,385 = 409,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,204x = 409,385 × 409,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,204x = 167,596,078,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,596,078,225/181,204 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 924,902.75
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