Finding the Third Proportional to 181,500 and 394,491
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,500 and 394,491 is: 857,427.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,500 : 394,491 = 394,491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,500/394,491 = 394,491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,500x = 394,491 × 394,491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,500x = 155,623,149,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,623,149,081/181,500 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 857,427.82
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