Finding the Third Proportional to 181,242 and 421,382
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,242 and 421,382 is: 979,700.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,242 : 421,382 = 421,382 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,242/421,382 = 421,382/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,242x = 421,382 × 421,382 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,242x = 177,562,789,924 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 177,562,789,924/181,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 979,700.01
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