Finding the Third Proportional to 182,216 and 400,306
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,216 and 400,306 is: 879,422.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,216 : 400,306 = 400,306 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,216/400,306 = 400,306/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,216x = 400,306 × 400,306 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,216x = 160,244,893,636 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 160,244,893,636/182,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 879,422.74
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