Finding the Third Proportional to 181,882 and 280,599
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,882 and 280,599 is: 432,894.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,882 : 280,599 = 280,599 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,882/280,599 = 280,599/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,882x = 280,599 × 280,599 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,882x = 78,735,798,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 78,735,798,801/181,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 432,894.95
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