Finding the Third Proportional to 181,915 and 424,901
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,915 and 424,901 is: 992,446.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,915 : 424,901 = 424,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,915/424,901 = 424,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,915x = 424,901 × 424,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,915x = 180,540,859,801 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 180,540,859,801/181,915 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 992,446.25
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