Finding the Third Proportional to 181,282 and 398,812
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,282 and 398,812 is: 877,367.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,282 : 398,812 = 398,812 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,282/398,812 = 398,812/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,282x = 398,812 × 398,812 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,282x = 159,051,011,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,051,011,344/181,282 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 877,367.92
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