Finding the Third Proportional to 181,237 and 409,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,237 and 409,476 is: 925,145.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,237 : 409,476 = 409,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,237/409,476 = 409,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,237x = 409,476 × 409,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,237x = 167,670,594,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 167,670,594,576/181,237 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 925,145.50
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