Finding the Third Proportional to 182,260 and 376,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,260 and 376,504 is: 777,763.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,260 : 376,504 = 376,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,260/376,504 = 376,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,260x = 376,504 × 376,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,260x = 141,755,262,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 141,755,262,016/182,260 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 777,763.97
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