Finding the Third Proportional to 181,674 and 391,113
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,674 and 391,113 is: 841,999.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,674 : 391,113 = 391,113 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,674/391,113 = 391,113/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,674x = 391,113 × 391,113 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,674x = 152,969,378,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,969,378,769/181,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,999.29
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