Finding the Third Proportional to 182,085 and 371,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,085 and 371,397 is: 757,534.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,085 : 371,397 = 371,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,085/371,397 = 371,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,085x = 371,397 × 371,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,085x = 137,935,731,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,935,731,609/182,085 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,534.84
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