Finding the Third Proportional to 181,542 and 398,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,542 and 398,922 is: 876,594.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,542 : 398,922 = 398,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,542/398,922 = 398,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,542x = 398,922 × 398,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,542x = 159,138,762,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,138,762,084/181,542 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 876,594.74
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