Finding the Third Proportional to 182,498 and 390,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,498 and 390,218 is: 834,365.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,498 : 390,218 = 390,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,498/390,218 = 390,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,498x = 390,218 × 390,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,498x = 152,270,087,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,270,087,524/182,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 834,365.79
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