Finding the Third Proportional to 182,236 and 394,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,236 and 394,424 is: 853,674.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,236 : 394,424 = 394,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,236/394,424 = 394,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,236x = 394,424 × 394,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,236x = 155,570,291,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,570,291,776/182,236 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,674.86
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