Finding the Third Proportional to 181,922 and 395,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,922 and 395,646 is: 860,455.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,922 : 395,646 = 395,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,922/395,646 = 395,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,922x = 395,646 × 395,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,922x = 156,535,757,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,535,757,316/181,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 860,455.35
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