Finding the Third Proportional to 182,072 and 396,098
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,072 and 396,098 is: 861,711.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,072 : 396,098 = 396,098 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,072/396,098 = 396,098/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,072x = 396,098 × 396,098 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,072x = 156,893,625,604 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 156,893,625,604/182,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 861,711.99
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