Finding the Third Proportional to 182,209 and 394,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,209 and 394,370 is: 853,567.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,209 : 394,370 = 394,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,209/394,370 = 394,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,209x = 394,370 × 394,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,209x = 155,527,696,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,527,696,900/182,209 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,567.59
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