Finding the Third Proportional to 181,552 and 416,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,552 and 416,728 is: 956,542.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,552 : 416,728 = 416,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,552/416,728 = 416,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,552x = 416,728 × 416,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,552x = 173,662,225,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 173,662,225,984/181,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 956,542.62
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