Finding the Third Proportional to 181,584 and 385,128
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,584 and 385,128 is: 816,831.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,584 : 385,128 = 385,128 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,584/385,128 = 385,128/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,584x = 385,128 × 385,128 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,584x = 148,323,576,384 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,323,576,384/181,584 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 816,831.75
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