Finding the Third Proportional to 181,444 and 394,046
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,444 and 394,046 is: 855,758.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,444 : 394,046 = 394,046 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,444/394,046 = 394,046/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,444x = 394,046 × 394,046 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,444x = 155,272,250,116 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,272,250,116/181,444 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,758.53
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