Finding the Third Proportional to 182,340 and 393,840
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,340 and 393,840 is: 850,663.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,340 : 393,840 = 393,840 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,340/393,840 = 393,840/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,340x = 393,840 × 393,840 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,340x = 155,109,945,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,109,945,600/182,340 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,663.30
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