Finding the Third Proportional to 181,224 and 368,451
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,224 and 368,451 is: 749,106.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,224 : 368,451 = 368,451 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,224/368,451 = 368,451/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,224x = 368,451 × 368,451 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,224x = 135,756,139,401 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,756,139,401/181,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 749,106.85
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