Finding the Third Proportional to 182,206 and 399,512
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,206 and 399,512 is: 875,985.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,206 : 399,512 = 399,512 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,206/399,512 = 399,512/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,206x = 399,512 × 399,512 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,206x = 159,609,838,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 159,609,838,144/182,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 875,985.63
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