Finding the Third Proportional to 181,430 and 395,110
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,430 and 395,110 is: 860,452.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,430 : 395,110 = 395,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,430/395,110 = 395,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,430x = 395,110 × 395,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,430x = 156,111,912,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,111,912,100/181,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,452.58
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