Finding the Third Proportional to 181,749 and 385,530
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,749 and 385,530 is: 817,794.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,749 : 385,530 = 385,530 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,749/385,530 = 385,530/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,749x = 385,530 × 385,530 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,749x = 148,633,380,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,633,380,900/181,749 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,794.77
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