Finding the Third Proportional to 182,133 and 373,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,133 and 373,284 is: 765,050.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,133 : 373,284 = 373,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,133/373,284 = 373,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,133x = 373,284 × 373,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,133x = 139,340,944,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 139,340,944,656/182,133 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 765,050.51
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