Finding the Third Proportional to 181,206 and 368,426
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,206 and 368,426 is: 749,079.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,206 : 368,426 = 368,426 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,206/368,426 = 368,426/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,206x = 368,426 × 368,426 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,206x = 135,737,717,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,737,717,476/181,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,079.60
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