Finding the Third Proportional to 182,544 and 398,706
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,544 and 398,706 is: 870,839.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,544 : 398,706 = 398,706 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,544/398,706 = 398,706/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,544x = 398,706 × 398,706 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,544x = 158,966,474,436 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,966,474,436/182,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 870,839.22
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