Finding the Third Proportional to 182,211 and 285,810
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,211 and 285,810 is: 448,311.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,211 : 285,810 = 285,810 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,211/285,810 = 285,810/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,211x = 285,810 × 285,810 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,211x = 81,687,356,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,687,356,100/182,211 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 448,311.88
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