Finding the Third Proportional to 181,769 and 386,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,769 and 386,866 is: 823,381.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,769 : 386,866 = 386,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,769/386,866 = 386,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,769x = 386,866 × 386,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,769x = 149,665,301,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 149,665,301,956/181,769 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,381.89
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