Finding the Third Proportional to 182,004 and 393,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,004 and 393,604 is: 851,212.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,004 : 393,604 = 393,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,004/393,604 = 393,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,004x = 393,604 × 393,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,004x = 154,924,108,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,924,108,816/182,004 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 851,212.66
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