Finding the Third Proportional to 182,358 and 394,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,358 and 394,956 is: 855,406.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,358 : 394,956 = 394,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,358/394,956 = 394,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,358x = 394,956 × 394,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,358x = 155,990,241,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,990,241,936/182,358 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 855,406.63
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