Finding the Third Proportional to 182,552 and 392,090
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,552 and 392,090 is: 842,141.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,552 : 392,090 = 392,090 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,552/392,090 = 392,090/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,552x = 392,090 × 392,090 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,552x = 153,734,568,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,734,568,100/182,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,141.24
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