Finding the Third Proportional to 181,837 and 397,532
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,837 and 397,532 is: 869,084.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,837 : 397,532 = 397,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,837/397,532 = 397,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,837x = 397,532 × 397,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,837x = 158,031,691,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,031,691,024/181,837 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 869,084.35
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