Finding the Third Proportional to 182,052 and 372,852
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,052 and 372,852 is: 763,620.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,052 : 372,852 = 372,852 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,052/372,852 = 372,852/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,052x = 372,852 × 372,852 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,052x = 139,018,613,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,018,613,904/182,052 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,620.36
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