Finding the Third Proportional to 181,684 and 390,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,684 and 390,992 is: 841,432.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,684 : 390,992 = 390,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,684/390,992 = 390,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,684x = 390,992 × 390,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,684x = 152,874,744,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,874,744,064/181,684 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 841,432.07
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