Finding the Third Proportional to 181,904 and 392,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,904 and 392,776 is: 848,101.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,904 : 392,776 = 392,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,904/392,776 = 392,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,904x = 392,776 × 392,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,904x = 154,272,986,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,272,986,176/181,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,101.12
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