Finding the Third Proportional to 182,066 and 372,880
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,066 and 372,880 is: 763,676.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,066 : 372,880 = 372,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,066/372,880 = 372,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,066x = 372,880 × 372,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,066x = 139,039,494,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,039,494,400/182,066 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 763,676.33
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