Finding the Third Proportional to 181,491 and 280,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,491 and 280,391 is: 433,184.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,491 : 280,391 = 280,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,491/280,391 = 280,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,491x = 280,391 × 280,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,491x = 78,619,112,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,619,112,881/181,491 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 433,184.64
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