Finding the Third Proportional to 182,064 and 372,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,064 and 372,876 is: 763,668.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,064 : 372,876 = 372,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,064/372,876 = 372,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,064x = 372,876 × 372,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,064x = 139,036,511,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,036,511,376/182,064 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,668.33
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