Finding the Third Proportional to 181,904 and 393,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,904 and 393,832 is: 852,667.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,904 : 393,832 = 393,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,904/393,832 = 393,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,904x = 393,832 × 393,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,904x = 155,103,644,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,103,644,224/181,904 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,667.58
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