Finding the Third Proportional to 181,920 and 382,690
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,920 and 382,690 is: 805,033.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,920 : 382,690 = 382,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,920/382,690 = 382,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,920x = 382,690 × 382,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,920x = 146,451,636,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 146,451,636,100/181,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 805,033.18
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