Finding the Third Proportional to 181,802 and 372,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,802 and 372,418 is: 762,891.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,802 : 372,418 = 372,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,802/372,418 = 372,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,802x = 372,418 × 372,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,802x = 138,695,166,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,695,166,724/181,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,891.31
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