Finding the Third Proportional to 181,602 and 422,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,602 and 422,010 is: 980,674.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,602 : 422,010 = 422,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,602/422,010 = 422,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,602x = 422,010 × 422,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,602x = 178,092,440,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 178,092,440,100/181,602 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 980,674.44
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