Finding the Third Proportional to 181,668 and 396,030
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,668 and 396,030 is: 863,331.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,668 : 396,030 = 396,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,668/396,030 = 396,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,668x = 396,030 × 396,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,668x = 156,839,760,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,839,760,900/181,668 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 863,331.80
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