Finding the Third Proportional to 181,539 and 439,263
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,539 and 439,263 is: 1,062,867.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,539 : 439,263 = 439,263 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,539/439,263 = 439,263/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,539x = 439,263 × 439,263 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,539x = 192,951,983,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 192,951,983,169/181,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,062,867.94
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