Finding the Third Proportional to 181,788 and 388,848
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,788 and 388,848 is: 831,753.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,788 : 388,848 = 388,848 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,788/388,848 = 388,848/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,788x = 388,848 × 388,848 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,788x = 151,202,767,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,202,767,104/181,788 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 831,753.29
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