Finding the Third Proportional to 181,902 and 392,772
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,902 and 392,772 is: 848,093.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,902 : 392,772 = 392,772 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,902/392,772 = 392,772/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,902x = 392,772 × 392,772 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,902x = 154,269,843,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,269,843,984/181,902 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,093.17
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