Finding the Third Proportional to 182,000 and 400,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,000 and 400,000 is: 879,120.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,000 : 400,000 = 400,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,000/400,000 = 400,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,000x = 400,000 × 400,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,000x = 160,000,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,000,000,000/182,000 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,120.88
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