Finding the Third Proportional to 182,562 and 392,286
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,562 and 392,286 is: 842,937.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,562 : 392,286 = 392,286 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,562/392,286 = 392,286/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,562x = 392,286 × 392,286 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,562x = 153,888,305,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 153,888,305,796/182,562 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 842,937.23
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