Finding the Third Proportional to 181,804 and 372,630
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,804 and 372,630 is: 763,751.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,804 : 372,630 = 372,630 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,804/372,630 = 372,630/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,804x = 372,630 × 372,630 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,804x = 138,853,116,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 138,853,116,900/181,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,751.72
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