Finding the Third Proportional to 181,786 and 388,311
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,786 and 388,311 is: 829,466.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,786 : 388,311 = 388,311 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,786/388,311 = 388,311/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,786x = 388,311 × 388,311 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,786x = 150,785,432,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 150,785,432,721/181,786 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 829,466.70
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