Finding the Third Proportional to 181,503 and 264,447
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,503 and 264,447 is: 385,295.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,503 : 264,447 = 264,447 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,503/264,447 = 264,447/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,503x = 264,447 × 264,447 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,503x = 69,932,215,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 69,932,215,809/181,503 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 385,295.10
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