Finding the Third Proportional to 181,278 and 254,826
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,278 and 254,826 is: 358,213.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,278 : 254,826 = 254,826 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,278/254,826 = 254,826/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,278x = 254,826 × 254,826 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,278x = 64,936,290,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 64,936,290,276/181,278 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 358,213.85
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