Finding the Third Proportional to 181,376 and 397,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,376 and 397,760 is: 872,293.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,376 : 397,760 = 397,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,376/397,760 = 397,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,376x = 397,760 × 397,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,376x = 158,213,017,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,213,017,600/181,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 872,293.01
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