Finding the Third Proportional to 181,908 and 393,708
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,908 and 393,708 is: 852,112.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,908 : 393,708 = 393,708 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,908/393,708 = 393,708/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,908x = 393,708 × 393,708 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,908x = 155,005,989,264 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,005,989,264/181,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 852,112.00
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