Finding the Third Proportional to 182,367 and 393,894
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,367 and 393,894 is: 850,770.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,367 : 393,894 = 393,894 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,367/393,894 = 393,894/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,367x = 393,894 × 393,894 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,367x = 155,152,483,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 155,152,483,236/182,367 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 850,770.61
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