Finding the Third Proportional to 182,096 and 371,419
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,096 and 371,419 is: 757,578.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,096 : 371,419 = 371,419 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,096/371,419 = 371,419/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,096x = 371,419 × 371,419 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,096x = 137,952,073,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,952,073,561/182,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 757,578.82
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