Finding the Third Proportional to 182,577 and 393,504
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,577 and 393,504 is: 848,110.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,577 : 393,504 = 393,504 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,577/393,504 = 393,504/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,577x = 393,504 × 393,504 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,577x = 154,845,398,016 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,845,398,016/182,577 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 848,110.10
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