Finding the Third Proportional to 181,764 and 385,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,764 and 385,704 is: 818,465.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,764 : 385,704 = 385,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,764/385,704 = 385,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,764x = 385,704 × 385,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,764x = 148,767,575,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 148,767,575,616/181,764 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 818,465.57
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