Finding the Third Proportional to 181,928 and 372,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 181,928 and 372,864 is: 764,190.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
181,928 : 372,864 = 372,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
181,928/372,864 = 372,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
181,928x = 372,864 × 372,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
181,928x = 139,027,562,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,027,562,496/181,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 764,190.02
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