Finding the Third Proportional to 182,244 and 394,440
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,244 and 394,440 is: 853,706.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,244 : 394,440 = 394,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,244/394,440 = 394,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,244x = 394,440 × 394,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,244x = 155,582,913,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,582,913,600/182,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 853,706.64
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