Finding the Third Proportional to 181,539 and 363,807
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,539 and 363,807 is: 729,074.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,539 : 363,807 = 363,807 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,539/363,807 = 363,807/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,539x = 363,807 × 363,807 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,539x = 132,355,533,249 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 132,355,533,249/181,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 729,074.93
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