Finding the Third Proportional to 182,416 and 291,407
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,416 and 291,407 is: 465,518.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,416 : 291,407 = 291,407 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,416/291,407 = 291,407/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,416x = 291,407 × 291,407 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,416x = 84,918,039,649 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,918,039,649/182,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 465,518.59
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