Finding the Third Proportional to 182,622 and 370,266
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Solution
The third proportional to 182,622 and 370,266 is: 750,714.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
182,622 : 370,266 = 370,266 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
182,622/370,266 = 370,266/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
182,622x = 370,266 × 370,266 - Step 4: Simplify right side
182,622x = 137,096,910,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,096,910,756/182,622 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 750,714.10
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