Finding the Third Proportional to 182,090 and 371,403
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,090 and 371,403 is: 757,538.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,090 : 371,403 = 371,403 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,090/371,403 = 371,403/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,090x = 371,403 × 371,403 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,090x = 137,940,188,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,940,188,409/182,090 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,538.52
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