Finding the Third Proportional to 181,588 and 358,526
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,588 and 358,526 is: 707,871.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,588 : 358,526 = 358,526 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,588/358,526 = 358,526/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,588x = 358,526 × 358,526 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,588x = 128,540,892,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 128,540,892,676/181,588 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,871.07
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