Finding the Third Proportional to 181,212 and 384,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,212 and 384,348 is: 815,196.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,212 : 384,348 = 384,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,212/384,348 = 384,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,212x = 384,348 × 384,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,212x = 147,723,385,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,723,385,104/181,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,196.48
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