Finding the Third Proportional to 181,805 and 390,595
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,805 and 390,595 is: 839,165.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,805 : 390,595 = 390,595 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,805/390,595 = 390,595/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,805x = 390,595 × 390,595 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,805x = 152,564,454,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,564,454,025/181,805 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,165.34
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